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Learning objectives

Module – Environmental matrices

The course aims to introduce the main environmental issues , deriving from anthropic activities, that cause a severe impact on three environmental matrices such as air, water and soil. In particular, attention will be focused on the chemical processes characterizing environmental matrices such as soil, water and air from their elemental composition to the chemical transformations occurring within each of them. A special focus will be granted to the soil matrix as a complex and vulnerable system.

In particular the student will
1) increase the knowledge of the earth system and its different ecospheres (Dublin 1)
2) be able to relate anthropic impacts to the different environmental matrices to highlight stress conditions (Dublin 2)
3) be able to make judgments deriving from the level of knowledge gained (Dublin 3)
4) improve the communication skills thanks to the acquisition of a specific scientific language (Dublin 4)
5) learn the tools to understand the phenomena affecting the three environmental matrices and their specific dynamics (Dublin 5)


Module Soil Science

The course will introduce students to soil science to the principles and approaches of soil investigation. The course aims to provide knowledge on the genesis and evolution of soils and provide the basis for further specialized studies in the field of land and environmental planning and design according to conservation of soil as a non-renewable resource. Specifically, the soils of urban ecosystems with different degrees of anthropization and soils in agricultural, grassland and forest ecosystems will be dealt with.
In particular, the student will:
1) increase their knowledge of soil, starting from the processes that generated it (Dublin 1)
2) be able to interpret soil properties starting from pedogenic factors and processes (Dublin 2)
3) be able to formulate judgments on soil properties based on the knowledge acquired (Dublin 3)
4) improve their communication skills thanks to the acquisition of pedological terminology (Dublin 4)
5) acquire the tools to understand the phenomena and dynamics that characterize soil as a product of its environment (Dublin 5)

Learning objectives

Educational Objectives
The course aims to provide the tools and methodologies for territorial analysis at the planning scale, utilizing digital cartographic sources and territorial information systems.

Summary of Educational Objectives
The course intends to enable students to develop the following competencies:
Knowledge and Understanding
● Acquisition of basic skills in spatial database management, remote sensing image analysis, and field sampling to support land use and land cover mapping and monitoring of land use changes (Dublin 1).
Applied Knowledge and Understanding
● Ability to effectively represent analysis results through digital cartography in a GIS environment (Dublin 2).
Making Judgements
● Ability to understand the results of inventory and cartographic knowledge tools used in Geographical Information Systems for the management and monitoring of land use and land cover assets (Dublin 3).
Communication Skills
● Ability to communicate, using appropriate technical-scientific language, the concepts underlying the construction of Geographical Information Systems for the management and monitoring of land use and land cover assets (Dublin 4).
Learning Skills
● Develop the ability to independently set up spatial database management and remote sensing image photointerpretation to support the mapping, management, and monitoring of territorial resources. Possess the ability to draw upon various cartographic databases, inventory data, and bibliographic sources to acquire new and updated competencies (Dublin 5).

• Anna BARBATI
• Anna BARBATI

Learning objectives

Module: Dendrology and Trees
The course aims to provide students with a solid theoretical and practical understanding of tree and shrub species, with particular attention to their identification, ecology, distribution, and role in natural and urban ecosystems. The course also aims to develop critical skills in tree selection and management, considering functional, aesthetic, and environmental stress resilience aspects, to train professionals skilled in planning and protecting tree populations.

Expected learning outcomes according to the Dublin descriptors:
Understand the taxonomy, morphology, and ecology of the main native tree and shrub species (Dublin 1)
Be able to recognize and classify tree and shrub species in natural and urban contexts, including through the use of dichotomous keys and diagnostic tools. Apply tree selection and management criteria based on ecological, functional, and landscape needs (Dublin 2).
Be able to critically evaluate species selection in relation to the ecological, climatic, and socio-cultural context (Dublin 3).
Describe the characteristics of woody species clearly and technically, using appropriate scientific terminology (Dublin 4).
Keep up to date on new research in dendrology, invasive species, and innovative tree management techniques (Dublin 5).
Module – Rural Development Policies and Territorial Valorization
The module aims to provide students with the competencies required to understand the foundations of territorial valorization as a prerequisite for the implementation of local policy instruments, territorial animation techniques, and partnerships functional to the drafting of plans and proposals for accessing funding opportunities for rural and regional development.
Intended Learning Outcomes (according to the Dublin Descriptors):
1. Identify and analyze territorial specificities, attractive and iconic features of places, mapping of local resources, and governance systems of rural areas (Dublin 1);
2. Apply the acquired knowledge to the mapping of cultural, landscape, and productive resources within a territorial framework (Dublin 2);
3. Independently conduct analyses and surveys functional to the design of strategic plans for local development (Dublin 3);
4. Develop skills in presenting master plans and strategies within public assemblies or stakeholder meetings at urban, sub-provincial, and regional levels (Dublin 4);
5. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the main information sources for accessing funding opportunities related to regional, national, and European calls for rural development (Dublin 5).

Module – Rural Development Policies and Territorial Valorization
The module aims to provide students with the competencies required to understand the foundations of territorial valorization as a prerequisite for the implementation of local policy instruments, territorial animation techniques, and partnerships functional to the drafting of plans and proposals for accessing funding opportunities for rural and regional development.
Intended Learning Outcomes (according to the Dublin Descriptors):
1. Identify and analyze territorial specificities, attractive and iconic features of places, mapping of local resources, and governance systems of rural areas (Dublin 1);
2. Apply the acquired knowledge to the mapping of cultural, landscape, and productive resources within a territorial framework (Dublin 2);
3. Independently conduct analyses and surveys functional to the design of strategic plans for local development (Dublin 3);
4. Develop skills in presenting master plans and strategies within public assemblies or stakeholder meetings at urban, sub-provincial, and regional levels (Dublin 4);
5. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the main information sources for accessing funding opportunities related to regional, national, and European calls for rural development (Dublin 5).

Learning objectives

Module: Integrated Territorial Analysis Techniques (6 ECTS, 48 hours)

Learning Objectives
The course aims to provide students with basic knowledge related to landscape and environmental planning, with particular reference to aspects concerning the assessment of ecological impacts of plans and projects, landscape ecology, ecological networks, and urban-landscape design issues.

The practical component will focus on the development of a landscape planning proposal for a peri-urban area assigned during the course. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of the rules and phases of landscape and environmental planning and will acquire the ability to apply these through the elaboration of a landscape planning project for a peri-urban area, demonstrating adequate autonomy of judgment and communication skills in presenting their work.

Learning objectives

The second year "Landscape Design Workshop" consists of two integrated modules, which include design of urban open spaces and “ecosystem services". In this sense, the laboratory is aimed at interpreting the redevelopment project of public space in the contemporary city, according to a landscape approach, which takes into account ecological-environmental issues.
In particular, the "design of open spaces, parks and gardens" module aims to provide the student with the cultural and methodological tools to address the issue of designing open urban spaces (parks, gardens, squares, road sidewalks). The ‘Ecosystem services’ module aims to prepare students for an ecological design approach that, through the redesign of certain land uses and land cover, with particular reference to agroforestry areas, can restore or optimise environmental and cultural services. Through lectures and laboratory activities, the course aims to develop in the student the learning conditions to acquire the following knowledge, skills and competences:
- Knowledge of issues related to public space design, to be developed through the study of scientific literature, landscape projects and authors;
- Knowledge of representation techniques and development of skills in the graphic elaboration of project drawings. Drawing, in the broadest sense of representation model, which includes two-dimensional drawings, virtual three-dimensional models and physical models, is seen as a heuristic tool for developing the design idea.
- Ability to develop a public space project (road sidewalks, square, urban park), starting from the analysis of the relationships with the urban context.

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide basic knowledge about tree crop systems and elements for understanding the tree's physiology and the peculiarities of the life cycle and tree seasonal growth. The course allows to acquire the knowledge of the bases of agronomical techniques and the main interventions on the plant and the related effects on the quality of the environment and the landscape. The course intends to introduce the student to the understanding of the concept of agro-ecosystem as a productive space, provider of eco-system services and landscape quality.

KNOWLEDGE AND CAPACITY TO UNDERSTAND - To have acquired knowledge of the agro-phenological cycle of the tree, the organisational structure and operating principles of the orchard agro-ecosystem. To have learnt the impacts of the main management techniques of the agro-ecosystem and the strategies for limiting the negative impact on environmental resources, from biodiversity to soil fertility, atmosphere quality and landscape. To be able to critically read the forms of the agrarian landscape.
CAPACITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING - To have sufficient knowledge of the tree system to enable the analysis, interpretation of the strengths and weaknesses of tree systems, and the definition of strategies at landscape or local scale for the improvement of environmental and landscape quality, according to the principles of sustainability.
AUTONOMY OF JUDGEMENT - To be able to interpret and evaluate the quality of different tree agrosystems and related landscapes.
LEARNING SKILLS - To be able to describe and explain different aspects of the agro-ecosystem. This ability will be developed through the active involvement of students through classroom discussions during lectures and during thematic technical visits.

Learning objectives

- Learning objectives
The course aims to promote the understanding of natural processes and landscape transformation techniques typical of environmental engineering. It intends to: i) provide the basic theoretical and methodological knowledge necessary to analyze the main hydrogeological instability phenomena; ii) develop an adequate critical-interpretative ability to understand the evolution of natural processes; and iii) acquire basic knowledge related to the design of simple environmental engineering interventions.

Expected learning outcomes according to the Dublin descriptors
1) Knowledge and understanding
To know and understand the basic methodological-operational aspects related to i) the understanding of the main hydrological and instability phenomena, and ii) the design of the main anti-erosion, stabilizing, and reinforcement techniques and interventions.
2) Applied knowledge and understanding
Be able to apply knowledge and the ability to understand hydrogeological processes both to identify simple solutions in naturalistic engineering and to justify and argue one's choices in the context of landscape and environmental planning. 3) Autonomy of judgment Be able to identify and gather additional information to achieve greater awareness of natural phenomena and their evolution. Be able to provide one's own evaluation based on the interpretation of available information within the scope of a naturalistic engineering intervention and/or landscape and environmental planning. 4) Communication skills Be able to communicate information and concepts effectively, as well as discuss problems of hydrogeological instability and naturalistic engineering solutions. Be able to choose the appropriate form and means of communication for the interlocutor (specialist or non-specialist). 5) Learning ability Having the necessary learning skills for continuous updating in the field of techniques related to naturalistic engineering. Being able to draw on different bibliographic sources in order to acquire new and updated skills.5) Learning ability Have the ability toTo be able to apply the knowledge

• Flavia TAURO

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide students with the reconstructive and critical skills needed to orientate themselves in an extremely current but complex and constantly evolving subject, which must be analyzed in a multilevel governance perspective. In particular, the course aims to provide students with the basic notions of environmental law and, more generally, of governing the territory, in order to acquire the necessary legal tools to allow the various professional figures involved in landscape planning to actively participate in the territorial planning process.
To this end, will be analyzed the national, European and international legislation and the most recent developments in environmental law will be examined in class.

Expected learning outcomes according to the Dublin descriptors
1) Knowledge and understanding
Acquisition of knowledge about how to understand the role of regulations in environmental law, in particular to read and interpret the regulations and judgments
2) Applied knowledge and understanding
Acquire the ability to understand the legal principles dealt with to apply them to concrete cases
3) Autonomy of judgment
Acquire the ability to identify and collect additional information to achieve greater
awareness of the evolution of environmental legislation
Acquire the ability to effectively communicate information and concepts, as well as discuss legal problems of environmental law related to landscape planning
5) Ability to learn
Acquire skills necessary for autonomous ability to read the rules and legal update

• Giulia DIMITRIO

Learning objectives

Educational objectives
The course provides students with methodological tools useful for ex-ante and ex-post evaluation of projects and strategies for enhancing natural, landscape and agro-forestry resources.

Learning outcomes
- Recognize and understand agro-forestry good and services markets functioning (Dublin1);
- Apply the knowledge acquired to evaluate projects and programs related to natural resources management (Dublin2);
- Develop autonomously analysis to evaluate agro-forestry assets (Dublin3);
- Acquire presentation skills of technical-economic evaluation essay (Dublin4);
- Full knowledge of the main information sources of market data, costs and estimation parameters (Dublin 5)

• Emanuele BLASI

Learning objectives

General objectives
Restoration of the landscape is part of the disciplinary field of architectural restoration which, concurrent with the extension of the field of interest to include history, currently embraces all anthropised lands.
Starting with the indispensable fundamentals of architectural restoration, the Course will illustrate the principles and methods used to preserve the historical-cultural landscape.

Specific objectives

Knowledge and understanding

At the end of the course, the student must have acquired skills relating to the main methods and tools of knowledge of the territory and the principles and methods for the conservation of the historical and cultural landscape.

Applying knowledge and understanding

Using the methods, tools and procedures acquired, the student will have to demonstrate that he is able to apply these skills to the reading of a landscape 1) reconstruct the historical process of transformation of the territory with reference to the physical-natural system, to the anthropic system to the cultural perceptive system and to the institutional political system 2) recognize the values and identity elements of the place 3) codify the signs that make up the landscape.

Making judgements

At the end of the learning process, the student must demonstrate that he has acquired sufficient confidence with the critical-evaluative analysis of the territory 1) identify the map of the values of the territory 2) identify the vulnerability of resources 3) identify trends and vocations of the various systems. his analysis is the premise for identifying the guidelines for the restoration.
The achievement of this autonomy of judgment must be carried out as part of the exercise proposed during the course.

Communication skills

At the end of the course, in the face of the acquired skills with respect to the theoretical, methodological, technical and design knowledge of the disciplinary scope of the restoration, the student will demonstrate to be able to communicate them in an effective way.


Learning skills

At the end of the course, the student will have to demonstrate that they are able to continuously update and increase the skills acquired and to be able to independently apply their knowledge.

• Maria Letizia ACCORSI

Learning objectives

1) applying knowledge and
2) understanding
3) knowledge and understanding
4) making judgements
5) learning skills

Learning objectives

1) applying knowledge and
2) understanding
3) knowledge and understanding
4) making judgements
5) learning skills