Understanding of ecosystem functions. Critical analysis of issues related to conservation of natural resources.

Basic knowledges in biology

Ecology ed economy
Species, population, community and ecosystems
Use of resources and sustainable development
Minerals, rocks, and soils
The atmosphere and the greenhouse effect
The Kyoto Protocol
The ozone layer
Climate
Water and Water Framework Directive
Energy in the ecosystems
Photosynthesis; C3, C4 and CAM metabolism
Decomposition, productivity, food chains and food webs
Biogeochemical cycles: gaseous and sedimentary cycles
Evolution and Speciation
The ecological niche and the principle of competitive exclusion
Liebig's Law and tolerance limits
Influence of biodiversity on ecosystems
Relationships between populations and individuals
Growth of human population
Ecosystem services and their cost.

Pusceddu A, Sarà G, Viaroli P - Ecologia (Piccin)
Cunningham WP, Cunningham MA, Woodworth B - Fondamenti di ecologia (McGraw Hill)

Ecology ed economy
Species, population, community and ecosystems
Use of resources and sustainable development
Minerals, rocks, and soils
The atmosphere and the greenhouse effect
The Kyoto Protocol
The ozone layer
Climate
Water and Water Framework Directive
Energy in the ecosystems
Photosynthesis; C3, C4 and CAM metabolism
Decomposition, productivity, food chains and food webs
Biogeochemical cycles: gaseous and sedimentary cycles
Evolution and Speciation
The ecological niche and the principle of competitive exclusion
Liebig's Law and tolerance limits
Influence of biodiversity on ecosystems
Relationships between populations and individuals
Growth of human population
Ecosystem services and their cost.

Classes in presence. Any changes to the procedures described here, which may become necessary to ensure the application of safety protocols related to possible emergency situations, will be communicated on the website of the Department, the Degree Program, and the course.

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Oral test, with verification questions. The exam score is assigned as a grade out of thirty, based on the following criteria: Excellent (30–30 with honors): outstanding knowledge of the topics, excellent command of language, excellent analytical skills; the student is able to brilliantly apply theoretical knowledge to practical cases. Very good (27–29): good knowledge of the topics, strong command of language, good analytical skills; the student is able to correctly apply theoretical knowledge to practical cases. Good (24–26): good knowledge of the main topics, adequate command of language; the student shows an appropriate ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical cases. Satisfactory (21–23): the student does not demonstrate full mastery of the main topics of the course, although possessing the basic knowledge; nevertheless, shows satisfactory command of language and sufficient ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical cases. Sufficient (18–20): minimal knowledge of the main topics of the course and of technical language, limited ability to adequately apply theoretical knowledge to practical cases. Insufficient (<18): the student does not possess an acceptable knowledge of the content of the various topics in the syllabus.

This course contributes to the achievement of the UN 2030 targets for sustainable development