OVERVIEW

The course provides a basic and applied knowledge of ecology. Knowledge of the structure, functioning and changes of ecosystems is essential for sustainable development and modern environmental management.

AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The planned activities (lectures and laboratory) provide the opportunity to acquire general knowledge of basic and applied Ecology and develop skills and knowledge in the environmental field.

At the end of the course, the basic and advanced concepts acquired will allow the student to better understand environmental developments and problems and also to support the activities of evaluation, planning, development and application of procedures for risk prevention and for the protection of the environment and human health in a vision of sustainable development

PREREQUISITES

There are no specific requirements

TEACHING METHODS

The teaching consists of lectures and laboratory activities. As activities are planned for the application of the acquired knowledge, practical and methodological activities, attendance at lectures and laboratory exercises  is  recommended. Lectures in the classroom are delivered through multimedia presentations.

Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), disabilities or other educational needs are invited to contact the teacher and the School's contact person for disability at the beginning of teaching to agree on possible teaching arrangements that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning patterns. Contacts of the teacher and the School's disability contact person can be found at the following link Comitato di Ateneo per l’inclusione delle studentesse e degli studenti con disabilità o con DSA | UniGe | Università di Genova

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The course program includes an analysis of the structure and functioning of ecological systems and the interactions and processes that exist between biotic and abiotic compartments. In particular will be examined: the ecosystem, the energy flow and the material cycle in ecosystems, the physical environment, the acclimatization strategies and the adaptation of organisms to the environment; the dynamics and regulation of populations according to resources and biotic interactions; the structure and the space-time variations of the communities. Environmental problems and pollution will also be examined in relation to current legislation with a view to conservation and management of ecosystems, risk assessment, human health

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Specific indications on reference bibliography will be provided by the professor at the beginning of the lectures

All slides used during the lessons and other educational material will be available at the end of each cycle of lectures / laboratory exercises along with other bibliographic material in pdf format.
Recommended texts for further information:
Bullini, Virzo De Santo, Pignatti - Ecologia generale - Utet
Sadav, Hillis, Heller, Berenbaum Ecologia - Zanichelli

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

For lessons start and timetable go to the link: https://easyacademy.unige.it/portalestudenti/

Please check the module Aulaweb page for timetable updates 

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam consists of a written test. The written test (open and multiple-choice test) is related to the topics and practical activities carried out during the lessons. Two exam dates will be available in the winter session (January-February) and four in the summer session (June, July, September)

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Details on how to prepare for the exam and the degree of the required detail for each topic will be provided at the beginning of the course and confirmed during lectures and exercises. The student must be able to integrate the knowledge acquired during the lectures with the skills acquired during the workshop activities in specific cases treated during the course. 

FURTHER INFORMATION

Regular attendance at lectures and lab activities is recommended.

Ask the professor for other information not included in the teaching schedule”