CODE 52675 ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023 CREDITS 9 cfu anno 1 SCIENZE AMBIENTALI E NATURALI 9916 (L-32) - GENOVA 6 cfu anno 1 METODOLOGIE FILOSOFICHE 8465 (LM-78) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR BIO/07 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA PREREQUISITES Propedeuticità in uscita Questo insegnamento è propedeutico per gli insegnamenti: ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL SCIENCES 9916 (coorte 2022/2023) ECOLOGICAL DATA ANALYSIS AND EXERCISES 84046 ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL SCIENCES 9916 (coorte 2022/2023) ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD ACTIVITY 84021 ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL SCIENCES 9916 (coorte 2022/2023) APPLIED ECOLOGY 66700 ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL SCIENCES 9916 (coorte 2022/2023) MONITORING AND MANAGING ENVIRONMENTAL DATA 84093 ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL SCIENCES 9916 (coorte 2022/2023) DATA ANALYSIS LABORATORY 84092 MODULES Questo insegnamento è composto da: PRACTICES IN ECOLOGY PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW Ecology is the science that studies the complex relationships between organisms and the environment in which they live and which highlights and analyses the mutual influences of the living and non-living component in ecosystems. The course is integrated theoretical-practical and includes worked examples and numeorus exercises (mandatory), whose solutions must be shown at the exam. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Acquisition of the fundamentals of the ecological theory and the principles and methods of ecological investigations. Development of the capacity of understanding terminology and language typical of the discipline and of elaborating and rendering of information useful for the study, characterization and management of ecosystems. PREREQUISITES There are no specific prerequisites, but basic knowledge of zoology is recommended to effectively address the teaching content. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD MARIACHIARA CHIANTORE Ricevimento: The reception of the students will be arranged directly with the teacher. Exam Board MARIACHIARA CHIANTORE (President) GINA DE LA FUENTE MANCEBO VALENTINA ASNAGHI (President Substitute) CRISTINA MISIC (Substitute) LESSONS Class schedule ECOLOGY EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The exam consists of an oral test concerning the topics covered in the teaching. The exam is passed if the student has obtained a mark greater than or equal to 18/30. 5 appeals will be available in the summer session (June, July, September) and 2 appeals in the winter session (January-February). Please refer to the specific AulaWeb application for teaching for any updates due to changes in the health and epidemiological situation. ASSESSMENT METHODS Details on how to prepare for the exam and the degree of detail required for each topic will be provided during the lessons. The exam will verify the actual acquisition of knowledge, which the student will have to be able to connect and integrate. The ability to synthesize and recognize the main aspects of the topic will be evaluated and the ability to expose the arguments clearly and with correct terminology will also be considered. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note Subject 16/01/2023 14:00 GENOVA Orale 31/01/2023 14:00 GENOVA Orale 13/02/2023 14:00 GENOVA Orale 13/06/2023 14:00 GENOVA Orale 10/07/2023 14:00 GENOVA Orale 11/09/2023 14:00 GENOVA Orale 16/01/2023 14:00 GENOVA Orale 31/01/2023 14:00 GENOVA Orale 13/02/2023 14:00 GENOVA Orale 13/06/2023 14:00 GENOVA Orale 10/07/2023 14:00 GENOVA Orale 11/09/2023 14:00 GENOVA Orale