ECOLOGY
ECOLOGIA
A.Y. | Credits |
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2017/2018 | 8 |
Lecturer | Office hours for students | |
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Antonella Penna | contacting the teacher by email or at the end of lesson |
Teaching in foreign languages |
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Course with optional materials in a foreign language
English
This course is entirely taught in Italian. Study materials can be provided in the foreign language and the final exam can be taken in the foreign language. |
Assigned to the Degree Course
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Learning Objectives
The learning objectives of the course are intended to introduce students to the Ecology, i.e. Populations, Community Ecology, Ecosystem Ecology.
The topics covered include the typologies of Environments, ecological genetics, population concepts, species interaction properties, community ecology, ecosystem ecology, ecological biogeography and human ecology.
Lectures will emphasize the modern approaches of methodologies for the comprehension of ecosystem functioning. Marine aquatic ecosystems will be particularly traited.
Program
-The nature of Ecology
-The Physical Environment
Climate. Aquatic Environment. Terrestrial Environment.
-The organisms and environment
Ecological genetics: adaptation and natural selection. Plant adaptation. Animal Adaptations.
-Populations
Properties of populations. Population Growth. Life History. Intraspecific Population Regulation. Metapopulations.
-Species Interactions
Species Interactions, Population Dynamics, and Natural Selection. Interspecific Competition. Predation. Parasitism and Mutualism.
-Community Ecology
Community structure. Factors influencing the Structure of Communities. Community Dynamics.
-Ecosystem Ecology
Ecosystem Energetics. Decomposition and Nutrient Cycling. Biogeochemical Cycles.
-Ecological Biogeography
Terrestrial Ecosystems. Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems. Aquatic Ecosystems. Large –Scale Patterns of Biological Diversity.
-Human Ecology
Population Growth, Resource Use, and Sustainability. Global Climate Change.
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
D1-Knowledge and understanding When the course is over, to pass the exam, students must demonstrate that they have acquired the knowledge regarding the properties and population dynamics; the population growth patterns; the metapopulation concepts; interactions between species; structure and dynamic of communities; energy ecosystems; biogeochemical cycles; various environments and ecosystems; Genetic ecological adaptation and natural selection; loss of habitat; conservation policies.
D2-Applying knowledge and understanding The student will demonstrate the ability to recognize and reflect upon the principles of the dynamic of populations and communities.
D3-Making judgements The student will have acquired knowledge needed for the knowledge of ecology bases on population, species and community dynamics in the various aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
D4-Communication skills The student will have the ability to relate in a professional and competent way with institutional bodies and private structures responsible for protecting and safeguarding the environment. The student will have the ability to transmit the knowledge acquired in a clear, understandable and accessible to unqualified people.
D5-Learning skills The student will be able to examine and understand scientific texts, in order to use them in everyday contexts for the profession and for research.
Teaching Material
The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it
Supporting Activities
Lectures.
Lab experiences, and marine sampling trip by boat according with the Professor. Use of basic oceanographic instruments (CTD, Niskin bottle, Secchi's disk, phytoplankton net).
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Teaching
Lectures using slide material.
- Attendance
Students are highly advised to attend the course.
- Course books
-ELEMENTI DI ECOLOGIA. T.M. Smith and R.L. Smith., PEARSON Nona Edizione 2017.
- LEZIONI DI ECOLOGIA. Almo Farina, UTET 2004
- FONDAMENTI DI ECOLOGIA E.P. Odum - G.W. Barrett, PICCIN
- A PRIMER OF ECOLOGICAL STATISTICS. N. J. Gotelli, A.M. Ellison, SINAUER Ass. Inc. USA 2004
-Introduzione all' Ecologia Applicata. Dalla teoria alla pratica della sostenibilità. S. Galassi, I. Ferrari, P. Viaroli. Città Studi Edizioni 2014
- Assessment
Oral examination.
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
Additional Information for Non-Attending Students
- Teaching
Lectures. Lab experiences, and sampling trip by boat according with the Professor.
- Attendance
Students are highly advised to attend the course.
- Course books
-ELEMENTI DI ECOLOGIA. T.M. Smith and R.L. Smith., PEARSON Nona Edizione 2017.
- LEZIONI DI ECOLOGIA. Almo Farina, UTET 2004
- FONDAMENTI DI ECOLOGIA E.P. Odum - G.W. Barrett, PICCIN
- A PRIMER OF ECOLOGICAL STATISTICS. N. J. Gotelli, A.M. Ellison, SINAUER Ass. Inc. USA 2004
-Introduzione all' Ecologia Applicata. Dalla teoria alla pratica della sostenibilità. S. Galassi, I. Ferrari, P. Viaroli. Città Studi Edizioni 2014
- Assessment
Oral exam.
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
Notes
Some lessons will be held in English.
The student can request to sit the final exam in English.
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