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SUBJECT SEMESTER CFU SSD LANGUAGE
118922 - MATHS

 		First Semester 9 MAT/05 ita

Learning objectives

TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The aim of the course is to provide students with the main notions of the analysis
mathematics aimed at making students learn techniques
necessary to study the functions, solve problems based on integral calculus
and solve some easy differential equations. Where possible, the concepts covered
will be applied to build and study mathematical models of real phenomena
related to applied sciences, in particular biology.

EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
Knowledge and understanding (Dublin descriptor 1)
Acquire knowledge
• the concepts of function, limits and derivability of the functions of one
real variable and all the notions that allow you to study a function;
• the notion of integral, integration methods and the main ones
applications of integral calculus;
• differential equations and some solving methods.
Ability to apply acquired knowledge (Dublin descriptor 2)
Knowing how to use the concepts learned for
• solve equations and inequalities;
• calculate limits, derivatives, integrals and study functions;
• solve differential equations.
Judgment autonomy (Dublin descriptor 3)
• Be able to identify the appropriate rules to apply to
solving new problems, similar to those discussed in class.
Communication skills (Dublin descriptor 4)
• Students' ability to talk, reason and will be stimulated
discuss the questions raised during the lessons regarding the topics
treated.
Learning skills (Dublin descriptor 5)
• Be able to discuss some scientific topics by building simple
mathematical models.
118923 - GENERAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

 		First Semester 7 CHIM/03 ita

Learning objectives


The course aims to provide students with an introduction to the language and methodology of studying general chemical phenomena. The course, both through lectures and through exercises, aims to provide the student with the elements to be able to write the structural formulas of the main inorganic compounds and the related nomenclature, to use the size and molar ratios in chemical reactions, to know the fundamental concepts of chemical thermodynamics for the study of the states of aggregation of matter, solutions and chemical equilibria with particular attention to acid-base and precipitation equilibria, also to know the fundamental concepts of chemical kinetics. The knowledge of these concepts is essential to undertake the study of the subsequent courses that characterize the degree course.
120397 - BIOLOGY

 		First Semester 6 BIO/13 ita
120400 - FUNDAMENTALS OF EARTH SCIENCES - 12 - -

Learning objectives

Objectives
The objectives of the course are the transmission of the basic notions of geology. The course introduces the
composition of the Earth, the dynamics of the planet and its deep and superficial structure. The lithogenetic
cycle and the exogenous and endogenous processes that lead to the formation of rocks are central themes
of the course.
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the training, the student will acquire knowledge on the internal constitution of the Earth and
on the main endogenous and exogenous processes that characterize the Planet. He will be able to
distinguish the most common types of rocks relating them to the processes of their formation. He will be
able to understand the principles of stratigraphy, the main geological structures and the large-scale
dynamic processes.
Applied knowledge and understanding
At the end of the training, the student will be able to: distinguish and classify the main types of rocks and
their fundamental mineral constituents, use the main concepts of stratigraphy and structural geology, read
and interpret topographic and geological maps.
Making judgments
At the end of the training, the student will be able to make a judgement on geological phenomena in
different contexts and on information related to the main aspects of geology.
Communication skills
The student will acquire an appropriate language in the different aspects of geology and will be able to
communicate the acquired knowledge.
Learning skills
The student will be able to trace the essential geological characteristics of a simple areal context, and to
deepen independently the main aspects of geology.
GEOLOGY First Semester 6 GEO/04 ita

Learning objectives

Objectives
The objectives of the course are the transmission of the basic notions of geology. The course introduces the
composition of the Earth, the dynamics of the planet and its deep and superficial structure. The lithogenetic
cycle and the exogenous and endogenous processes that lead to the formation of rocks are central themes
of the course.
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the training, the student will acquire knowledge on the internal constitution of the Earth and
on the main endogenous and exogenous processes that characterize the Planet. He will be able to
distinguish the most common types of rocks relating them to the processes of their formation. He will be
able to understand the principles of stratigraphy, the main geological structures and the large-scale
dynamic processes.
Applied knowledge and understanding
At the end of the training, the student will be able to: distinguish and classify the main types of rocks and
their fundamental mineral constituents, use the main concepts of stratigraphy and structural geology, read
and interpret topographic and geological maps.
Making judgments
At the end of the training, the student will be able to make a judgement on geological phenomena in
different contexts and on information related to the main aspects of geology.
Communication skills
The student will acquire an appropriate language in the different aspects of geology and will be able to
communicate the acquired knowledge.
Learning skills
The student will be able to trace the essential geological characteristics of a simple areal context, and to
deepen independently the main aspects of geology.
120398 - BOTANY

 		Second Semester 6 BIO/02 ita
118926 - ZOOLOGY

 		Second Semester 9 BIO/05 ita

Learning objectives

The course, which deals with a basic subject in the initial phase of the study path, has as its fundamental objective the formation of critical analysis skills based on scientific methodology, integrating general and contextual knowledge with those concerning specific technical and methodological tools of the zoological discipline, with particular reference to environmental aspects. It is proposed to provide basic knowledge on the structure and functioning of animals, on the principles of evolution by selection, on adaptations to aquatic and terrestrial environments. It also provides for the acquisition of skills on the rules of taxonomy and zoological nomenclature and the achievement of orientation skills in the recognition of fauna, with particular regard to Italian fauna.
EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
1) Knowledge and understanding
The acquired knowledge will concern elements of general biology (cell, reproduction, genetic code, evolution); zoological techniques and methods (nomenclature, taxonomy, methods of data collection and analysis); topics of general zoology (structure and apparatus, species and reproductive isolation, ethology); biodiversity (knowledge and summary identification of the fauna with particular regard to the Italian fauna). Understanding skills will be achieved through the practice of rules and methods specific to the subject (for example, taxonomy and nomenclature rules).
2) Knowledge and comprehension skills applied
The aspects concerning the application of knowledge involve the ability to analyze and interpret scientific contributions in the field of Zoology, and to identify fauna at a summary level for environmental assessment purposes.
3) Autonomy of judgment
The exercise of critical analysis and knowledge, although at a general level, of fundamental methods and concepts will allow the ability to formulate independent assessments.
4) Communication skills
These skills will be developed through the exercise of one's own expression (interventions during the lessons) and with a brief knowledge of the methods of scientific communication.
5) Ability to learn
The notions and the use of the sources and the relative information can allow the application of the learning modalities to contexts different from those treated specifically in the course.
118927 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

 		Second Semester 7 CHIM/06 ita

Learning objectives

The course introduces the concepts and the experimental approaches of organic chemistry, working on the consolidation of principles acquired in the field of physics and general and inorganic chemistry to advance the knowledge of carbon chemistry. In the first part of the course, the cultural and practical bases for understanding the structure of organic molecules will be provided, paying particular attention to the existing relationships between the chemical structure and the chemical-physical and biological properties associated with them. The different physical hybridization states of the carbon will allow the three-dimensional vision of the molecules, facilitating the understanding of their role in the cell. The second part of the course is dedicated to the application of properties in the context of chemical reactivity. The student will have the opportunity to have answers to some of the key questions in his study: why do molecules react? What are the experimental factors that control the kinetics of the reactions? When is a reaction under thermodynamic control rather than kinetic? How is it possible to synthesize complex molecules from simple reagents? What is the impact of organic chemistry on the environment and how can it be reduced? This knowledge will allow the student to undertake subsequent study courses with strong structural and molecular expertise.

B) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
Knowledge of the principles governing the formation of the chemical bond, using traditional theories (valence bond theory) and advanced theories (theory of molecular orbital and quantum mechanics ). Knowledge of nomenclature and classification (theory of functional groups) of organic molecules, with particular attention to the association between the family of organic molecules and biological and chemical-physical properties. Knowledge of the reactivity of organic molecules and experimental parameters capable of controlling thermodynamics and kinetics of organic transformations. Knowledge of the relationship between organic molecules and the origin of life.

In addition to the knowledge gained through the study of organic chemistry, students will be able to apply the acquired concepts for the resolution of practical exercises related to the identification and classification of substances based on Their activity on the body, the effect of chirality on pharmacological activity, the possibility of separating organic isomers and the general methodologies for their analysis and their recognition.

Making judgments: The course offers links to other disciplines (Physics, General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Computational Chemistry and Genetics) by providing an integrated knowledge. The student's critical judgment will be stimulated by constantly referring to the reading of recent studies published in scientific journals, questioning the current issues related to some of the core concepts of the discipline. Thanks to the multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary nature of organic chemistry, it will be also possible to link the acquired concepts to other disciplines, allowing the student to form his own autonomy of judgment about the effectiveness of an integrated scientific approach.

Communication skills: At the end of each part of the course, the students will be invited to form working groups to develop solutions and compete with others in solving practical exercises. The educational gain is aimed at increasing the communication skills and the ability to know how to work in a group, all aimed at consolidating the acquired concepts.

Learning Skills: Students' learning abilities will be evaluated during the course of the course by exonerary tests that will allow you to individually monitor the maturation state of the knowledge, highlighting the student's ability to return.
120400 - FUNDAMENTALS OF EARTH SCIENCES - 12 - -

Learning objectives

Objectives
The objectives of the course are the transmission of the basic notions of geology. The course introduces the
composition of the Earth, the dynamics of the planet and its deep and superficial structure. The lithogenetic
cycle and the exogenous and endogenous processes that lead to the formation of rocks are central themes
of the course.
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the training, the student will acquire knowledge on the internal constitution of the Earth and
on the main endogenous and exogenous processes that characterize the Planet. He will be able to
distinguish the most common types of rocks relating them to the processes of their formation. He will be
able to understand the principles of stratigraphy, the main geological structures and the large-scale
dynamic processes.
Applied knowledge and understanding
At the end of the training, the student will be able to: distinguish and classify the main types of rocks and
their fundamental mineral constituents, use the main concepts of stratigraphy and structural geology, read
and interpret topographic and geological maps.
Making judgments
At the end of the training, the student will be able to make a judgement on geological phenomena in
different contexts and on information related to the main aspects of geology.
Communication skills
The student will acquire an appropriate language in the different aspects of geology and will be able to
communicate the acquired knowledge.
Learning skills
The student will be able to trace the essential geological characteristics of a simple areal context, and to
deepen independently the main aspects of geology.
GEOMORPHOLOGY AND APPLIED GEOLOGY First Semester 6 GEO/05 ita

Learning objectives

Objectives
The objectives of the course are the transmission of the basics of geomorphology and applied geology. The
course introduces the understanding and analysis of the Earth surface processes and landform, also in
relation to human activities. The main characteristics of geomaterials are also introduced and the main
geological risks are considered.
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the training activity, the student will acquire knowledge on geomorphology, erosional
processes and slope dynamics, geological risks. The student will be able to distinguish the most common
types and forms of erosion by linking them to their origins. The student will be able to understand the
processes that determine the geological risks.
Applied knowledge and understanding
At the end of the training activity, the student will have to demonstrate that he is able: to read and
interpret geomorphological maps, to analyze geological data for the site characterization and for risks
assessment.
Making judgments
At the end of the training the student, will be able to make a judgment on the geomorphological and
geological phenomena applied in different contexts, and on the information related to the main aspects of
geomorphology.
Communication skills
The student will acquire an appropriate language in the different aspects of geomorphology and applied
geology and will be able to communicate the acquired knowledge.
Learning skills
The student will be able to trace the essential geomorphological and geological characteristics of a simple
geological context, and to deepen independently the main aspects connected to them.
SUBJECT SEMESTER CFU SSD LANGUAGE
120387 - CARTOGRAPHY AND HYDROLOGY - 12 - -

Learning objectives

The course has as a training objective the knowledge of hydrological processes for the understanding and management of problems inherent in the hydrological cycle.
Three primary objectives can be identified:
Know the hydrological phenomena. Specifically, the notions concerning the properties of precipitation and the dynamics of the formation of river floods will be deepened.
Understanding and learning the concept of project flow, central training objective being the basis of most hydraulic designs.
Learn and apply the Rational Formula which represents the training objective of the modeling type with a more practical and less phenomenological implication.
In addition to the three main objectives, the student will also be trained directly on some soft-skills related to the topics of the course, such as basic IT tools (spreadsheets, GIS).
CARTOGRAPHY Second Semester 6 GEO/04 ita
119005 - PHYSICS WITH LABORATORY - 12 - -

Learning objectives

The objectives of the course are the transmission of the basic notions of physics useful for correctly framing environmental issues and natural sciences.The course introduces the definition, understanding and use of physical quantities and fundamental physical laws and their application to processes and phenomena of interest in environmental sciences. This within a simple, but rigorous modeling and mathematical treatment aimed at familiarizing students with graphical representations and estimates of the scales of quantities and physical phenomena. In particular, the course aims to introduce the student to the fundamental principles of Physics in particular of the Scientific Method, Mechanics, Statics and Dynamics of fluids, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, providing him with the fundamental knowledge of physics for a correct application to the processes and phenomena of interest. of Natural and Environmental Sciences.

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.
At the end of the course the student is expected to have learned the theoretical and experimental foundations of Classical Physics, its fundamental laws and to have acquired the ability to apply the laws of physics to solve simple problems. An important expected result is the understanding of the scientific method and methods of research in Physics, combined with the ability to present the topics covered during the course. The course aims to develop the ability to identify the essential aspects of physical phenomena and the logical and critical skills that allow you to propose and / or verify phenomenological models capable of describing them.

APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.
The student is expected to know how to use the notions learned even in contexts other than those presented.

AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT.
The student is expected to develop critical analytical skills and be able to solve new problems even if similar to those discussed in class.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
Students' ability to discuss the implications of concepts presented in class and the possible questions that may emerge from the topics covered will be stimulated.

LEARNING SKILLS.
The student is expected to become able to discuss fundamental scientific issues of Physics and its applications.
MODULE A - PHYSICS Second Semester 8 FIS/07 ita

Learning objectives

The objectives of the course are the transmission of the basic notions of physics useful for correctly framing environmental issues and natural sciences.The course introduces the definition, understanding and use of physical quantities and fundamental physical laws and their application to processes and phenomena of interest in environmental sciences. This within a simple, but rigorous modeling and mathematical treatment aimed at familiarizing students with graphical representations and estimates of the scales of quantities and physical phenomena. In particular, the course aims to introduce the student to the fundamental principles of Physics in particular of the Scientific Method, Mechanics, Statics and Dynamics of fluids, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, providing him with the fundamental knowledge of physics for a correct application to the processes and phenomena of interest. of Natural and Environmental Sciences.

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.
At the end of the course the student is expected to have learned the theoretical and experimental foundations of Classical Physics, its fundamental laws and to have acquired the ability to apply the laws of physics to solve simple problems. An important expected result is the understanding of the scientific method and methods of research in Physics, combined with the ability to present the topics covered during the course. The course aims to develop the ability to identify the essential aspects of physical phenomena and the logical and critical skills that allow you to propose and / or verify phenomenological models capable of describing them.

APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.
The student is expected to know how to use the notions learned even in contexts other than those presented.

AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT.
The student is expected to develop critical analytical skills and be able to solve new problems even if similar to those discussed in class.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
Students' ability to discuss the implications of concepts presented in class and the possible questions that may emerge from the topics covered will be stimulated.

LEARNING SKILLS.
The student is expected to become able to discuss fundamental scientific issues of Physics and its applications.
120386 - COMPUTER SKILLS

 		First Semester 4 ita
118937 - MICROBIOLOGY

 		First Semester 6 BIO/19 ita

Learning objectives

Formation goals

The course will permit the comprehension of the morphological, phisiological and metabolical charctersistic of microrganisms (mainly procariotes); their role in nature and the interactions with other organisms. Moreover, i twill consent to acquire some basic techniques for the manipulation f microorganisms in Laboratory. The cours will supply a reference framework to comprehend modern aspect related to the microbial world and their potential applications.
The course will supply the basic formation for further specialised studies in microbial ecology, environmental and medical microbiology.

learning results

Knowledge and understanding ability. To get the knowledge regarding the basic principles of the microbial biology, their metabolism, their role in nature, the interaction between microorganisms and other organisms, their potential in biotechnology.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding. To understand the issues related to the relationships between microorganism and mankind and environment. To acquire the basic knowledge regarding the experimental approach to study the microbial world.
Independent judgement. The ability to construe the results obtained by the various studies in microbiology. The ability to understand the role of the microorganisms in the environment and their influence on the biology of other organisms.

Learning ability. Ability to describe scientific topics related to microbiology both in written and oral forms by a specific scientific/technical language. Ability to use the methods acquired for microorganism recognition and cultivation. This ability will be developed also trough the active involvement of the students in discussions during the lectures and by laboratory experiences.

120388 - FLORISTICS AND GEOBOTANICS

 		Second Semester 9 BIO/03 ita

Learning objectives

1) Knowledge and understanding: Understand the diversity of plants. Knowing how to correctly use the
scientific names of plant taxa. Master a picture of the diversity of Italian tracheophytes. Being able to
recognize the most common families of conifers and angiosperms of Italian flora in the field. Get a picture of
the flora and vegetation of Italy. Master the basics of environmental distribution of vascular plants
(ecological filters).
2) Applying knowledge and understanding: Knowing how to use the identification techniques of vascular
plant species and simple applications (elements of floristic monitoring). How to prepare herbarium
specimens. Identifying the main families in the field. How to read the plant landscape in the field and its
sources of heterogeneity. Plant indicators and floristic monitoring.
3) Making judgements: Solving problems of critical plant identification.
4) Communication skills: Correctly use technical terms. Correctly use plant nomenclature when writing
names of taxa.
5) Learning skills: ability of reading publications in floristics.
119005 - PHYSICS WITH LABORATORY - 12 - -

Learning objectives

The objectives of the course are the transmission of the basic notions of physics useful for correctly framing environmental issues and natural sciences.The course introduces the definition, understanding and use of physical quantities and fundamental physical laws and their application to processes and phenomena of interest in environmental sciences. This within a simple, but rigorous modeling and mathematical treatment aimed at familiarizing students with graphical representations and estimates of the scales of quantities and physical phenomena. In particular, the course aims to introduce the student to the fundamental principles of Physics in particular of the Scientific Method, Mechanics, Statics and Dynamics of fluids, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, providing him with the fundamental knowledge of physics for a correct application to the processes and phenomena of interest. of Natural and Environmental Sciences.

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.
At the end of the course the student is expected to have learned the theoretical and experimental foundations of Classical Physics, its fundamental laws and to have acquired the ability to apply the laws of physics to solve simple problems. An important expected result is the understanding of the scientific method and methods of research in Physics, combined with the ability to present the topics covered during the course. The course aims to develop the ability to identify the essential aspects of physical phenomena and the logical and critical skills that allow you to propose and / or verify phenomenological models capable of describing them.

APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.
The student is expected to know how to use the notions learned even in contexts other than those presented.

AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT.
The student is expected to develop critical analytical skills and be able to solve new problems even if similar to those discussed in class.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
Students' ability to discuss the implications of concepts presented in class and the possible questions that may emerge from the topics covered will be stimulated.

LEARNING SKILLS.
The student is expected to become able to discuss fundamental scientific issues of Physics and its applications.
MODULE B - PHYSICS LABORATORY Second Semester 4 FIS/07 ita

Learning objectives

The aim of the course is to provide students with further basic notions of physics beyond those introduced during Module A and the tools necessary to design and implement a scientific experiment and analyze the data obtained using the most appropriate statistical analysis tools (using graphical and analytical). The course aims to make students acquire the ability to present an argument orally and to write a scientific report. This within a simple, but rigorous modeling and mathematical treatment aimed at familiarizing students with graphical representations and estimates of the scales of quantities and physical phenomena.

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.
at the end of the training activity the person will be able to: A) define the measurement of a physical quantity directly and indirectly; B) describe a physical quantity using numerical and graphical methods, linear and non-linear; C) identify the right dimensional equations and the system of measurement units; D) describe the functioning of an instrument and highlight its properties; E) distinguish systematic and random errors of measuring instruments in their absolute and relative representation; F) define a propagation of the error in derived quantities; G) define the significant figures of a measure; H) outline the concept of probability distribution; I) identify a confidence interval; L) make a comparison between experimental results; M) design an experiment in mechanics, calorimetry and concerning the study of direct current circuits able to determine with good approximation some fundamental constants of physics or physical properties of the apparatuses; N) write a scientific report that gives the protocol and the data collected in a clear, complete and immediate control.

APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.
At the end of this didactic activity, in an exercise or exam context, the student must demonstrate to be able to know: A) associate the quantities to be measured with the physical laws that describe the system; B) estimate the effects that modify the expected value of the measured quantity within the approximation in force for the application of the law; C) carry out an experiment and the optimal conditions for obtaining a measurement; D) to give an uncertainty value to a measurement, however precise, carried out by him; E) analytically evaluate how the error propagates on indirectly measured quantities; F) choose the most effective way to obtain the value to be measured that is affected by the minimum random error and systematic uncertainties; G) analyze the significance of the results through statistics.

AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT.
At the end of this didactic activity, the student must demonstrate to be able to: A) know how to choose a working condition or an approximation for the experimental verification of a physical law; B) formulate and support appropriate hypotheses on the type of experiment best suited to obtain an experimental result; C) apply the most appropriate protocols to increase the sensitivity of the measurement; D) apply the most appropriate protocols to reduce accidental and systematic errors.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
The student must demonstrate to be able to describe in a scientific report the physical law subject of the experience, the experimental conditions and the theory most suitable for determining the measurement of physical quantity, data collection and statistical analysis. Communication skills will be verified through the evaluation of the reports that each group of students will have to carry out to report on the experiments carried out during the course. They will then be verified during the examination.

LEARNING SKILLS.
At the end of this training activity, the student will have to demonstrate that he is able to use the experimental method learned to investigate the characteristics of other systems other than those considered during this course.
118936 - ECOLOGY

 		Second Semester 9 BIO/07 ita

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide robust basic knowledge on the structure and functioning of environmental systems, with particular emphasis on the mechanisms that determine both the distribution and abundance of organisms as well as their relations with the environment.
Knowledge and Understanding
The students will acquire knowledge on the basic principles of ecology, with particular emphasis on the interdisciplinary nature of this discipline. This objective is reflected in the organization of the program that runs through the hierarchical layers of ecological organization, from the mechanisms underlying biodiversity (evolutionary ecology), passing through the relationships between organisms and species (population ecology) up to the structure and functioning of communities (community ecology).
Applied Knowledge and Understanding
The knowledge acquired will be applied to the ecological mechanisms that allow evaluatint the state and functioning of ecosystems and biodiversity. Comprehension abilities will be applied by encouraging students to deal with complex and multi-scalar disciplines and problems.
Independent Evaluation
The ability to formulate independent evaluations will be exercised thanks to the interdisciplinary and multilevel reasoning required by this discipline and by the analysis of the case studies proposed, that need the merging of complex and heterogeneous data to be understood.
Communication skills
These skills will be developed through the exercise of one's own expression (interventions during the lessons) and in the coordination of group activities, especially during field exercises.
Ability to learn
The many concepts learned and the connections linking them all will stimulate a “learning-by-reasoning” process, essential to fully understand ecological mechanisms.

119009 - DENDROECOLOGY

 		Second Semester 6 AGR/05 ita

Learning objectives

The aim of the course is to provide the knowledge necessary for the identification, biology, and ecology of Italian tree species. Particular attention will be paid to the ontogenetic cycle of trees and the state and dynamics of forest populations with insights related to the naturalness of ecosystems (old forests, managed forests, degraded forests), the dynamics of forest vegetation, and the impact of climate change. At the end of the course, the student must have acquired the ability to apply the criteria of taxonomic identification of trees of forest interest and be able to understand the environmental needs and the bio-ecological role of each species in the dynamism of forest populations. During the course, students will be stimulated to develop independent judgment, communication skills, and the ability to learn.
120387 - CARTOGRAPHY AND HYDROLOGY - 12 - -

Learning objectives

The course has as a training objective the knowledge of hydrological processes for the understanding and management of problems inherent in the hydrological cycle.
Three primary objectives can be identified:
Know the hydrological phenomena. Specifically, the notions concerning the properties of precipitation and the dynamics of the formation of river floods will be deepened.
Understanding and learning the concept of project flow, central training objective being the basis of most hydraulic designs.
Learn and apply the Rational Formula which represents the training objective of the modeling type with a more practical and less phenomenological implication.
In addition to the three main objectives, the student will also be trained directly on some soft-skills related to the topics of the course, such as basic IT tools (spreadsheets, GIS).
HYDROLOGY Second Semester 6 AGR/08 ita
120389 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE

 		Second Semester 5 ita

Learning objectives

EDUCATIONAL AIMS:
The course aims to develop language skills at a pre-intermediate level (B1 in The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), focusing on building essential grammatical and lexical foundations.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The student can:
- understand texts that consist mainly of high-frequency everyday or job-related language;
- understand the description of events, feelings, and wishes in personal letters;
- understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters;
- enter into a conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life;
- connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, his/her dreams, hopes and ambitions;
- briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions related to scientific topics as well;
- write simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest;
- write personal letters describing experiences and impressions, and short stories sticking to specific hints.
SUBJECT SEMESTER CFU SSD LANGUAGE
- - ELECTIVE MODULE

 		First Semester 12 ita
119008 - ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING LABORATORY - 12 - -

Learning objectives

The course introduces and deepens the concepts and main experimental approaches on the chemical aspects of environmental monitoring through the knowledge and practice of the main instrumental methods for the qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis of organic and inorganic substances present in the environment. Knowledge will focus in particular on chemical monitoring of water and soil.

A) Educational objectives: To build a theoretical and applicative competence on the chemical aspects of environmental monitoring.
B) Expected learning results:
1) Knowledge and understanding: the knowledge will concern in particular the chemical monitoring of superficial water and soil;
2) Knowledge and comprehension skills applied: part of the course will be dedicated to carrying out practical exercises from an applicative applicative point of view, simulating real situations;
3) Autonomy of judgment: knowledge and practical application will allow autonomy of judgment and planning skills;
4) Communication skills: knowledge and application practice will also be useful in the development of communication skills through the reading and interpretation of the instrumental data obtained;
5) Ability to learn: the ability to learn will be evaluated through exercises concerning theory and interpretation of instrumental data.
MODULE A - CHEMICAL MONITORING 6 CHIM/06 ita

Learning objectives

The course introduces and deepens the concepts and main experimental approaches on the chemical aspects of environmental monitoring through the knowledge and practice of the main instrumental methods for the qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis of organic and inorganic substances present in the environment. Knowledge will focus in particular on chemical monitoring of water and soil.

A) Educational objectives: To build a theoretical and applicative competence on the chemical aspects of environmental monitoring.
B) Expected learning results:
1) Knowledge and understanding: the knowledge will concern in particular the chemical monitoring of superficial water and soil;
2) Knowledge and comprehension skills applied: part of the course will be dedicated to carrying out practical exercises from an applicative applicative point of view, simulating real situations;
3) Autonomy of judgment: knowledge and practical application will allow autonomy of judgment and planning skills;
4) Communication skills: knowledge and application practice will also be useful in the development of communication skills through the reading and interpretation of the instrumental data obtained;
5) Ability to learn: the ability to learn will be evaluated through exercises concerning theory and interpretation of instrumental data.
MODULE B - BIOLOGICAL MONITORING 6 BIO/05 ita

Learning objectives

Understanding the meaning of the use of biological indicators for environmental monitoring. Acquisition of general skills for the use of the biological methodologies provided for by the laws in force on environmental monitoring, in particular that of aquatic systems, through the integral application of a biological index.

A) Educational objectives: to develop design and execution skills for biological monitoring according to the principles and methods contained in current European and Italian legislation.
B) Expected learning results:
1) Knowledge and understanding: The acquired knowledge will concern the general principles on which biological monitoring activities are based, the methodological processes for the implementation of monitoring campaigns, and the determination of biological indices of environmental quality.
2) Knowledge and comprehension skills applied: The application of knowledge will be focused on a methodological study of the indexes currently used to assess the ecological status of environmental matrices, considering in particular soil and inner watercourses, through practical activities in the field and in the laboratory.
3) Autonomy of judgment: The ability to formulate independent assessments can be exercised in the interpretation phase of the results, coordinating the heterogeneous data to arrive at motivated judgments.
4) Communication skills: These skills will be developed through the exercise of one's own expression (interventions during the lessons) and in the coordination of group activities.
5) Ability to learn: The methodological study can allow the extension of the concepts and practices to the monitoring application to other environmental matrices.
120390 - BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION AND BIOGEOGRAPHY - 12 - -

Learning objectives

(A) Educational Objectives: The course aims to provide basic knowledge about the main patterns of geographic distribution of organisms, from the global scale to the landscape scale, as well as the main historical processes involved in the formation and spatial-temporal evolution of these patterns. Emphasis will also be placed on the practical applications of the discipline, particularly in the fields of biodiversity management and conservation in both continental and insular contexts, environmental assessment, sustainable resource use, landscape planning, and public health.

(B) Expected Learning Outcomes:
1) Knowledge and understanding: By the end of the course, students will acquire knowledge on what determines the distribution of animal and plant species. They will also be able to analyze species distribution patterns, linking them to the main biogeographic and evolutionary processes involved in their formation. Finally, they will know the distribution of some of the main endemisms on a global scale.
2) Applied knowledge and understanding: By the end of the course, students must demonstrate: (a) knowledge of the classification of biogeographic regions; (b) knowledge of the most important endemisms of these regions; (c) recognition of the main processes determining species distribution; (d) formulation of questions and design of an experimental biogeographic analysis.
3) Autonomy of judgment: By the end of the course, students will be able to formulate a judgment on the biogeographic and evolutionary processes involved in determining the distribution of animal and plant species.
4) Communication skills: Students will acquire appropriate language for various aspects of biogeography and will be able to communicate the knowledge acquired.
5) Learning skills: Students must be able to independently develop coherent reasoning to identify distribution patterns and independently analyze the main processes involved.
BIOGEOGRAPHY 6 BIO/07 ita

Learning objectives

(A) Educational Objectives: The course aims to provide basic knowledge about the main patterns of geographic distribution of organisms, from the global scale to the landscape scale, as well as the main historical processes involved in the formation and spatial-temporal evolution of these patterns. Emphasis will also be placed on the practical applications of the discipline, particularly in the fields of biodiversity management and conservation in both continental and insular contexts, environmental assessment, sustainable resource use, landscape planning, and public health.

(B) Expected Learning Outcomes:
1) Knowledge and understanding: By the end of the course, students will acquire knowledge on what determines the distribution of animal and plant species. They will also be able to analyze species distribution patterns, linking them to the main biogeographic and evolutionary processes involved in their formation. Finally, they will know the distribution of some of the main endemisms on a global scale.
2) Applied knowledge and understanding: By the end of the course, students must demonstrate: (a) knowledge of the classification of biogeographic regions; (b) knowledge of the most important endemisms of these regions; (c) recognition of the main processes determining species distribution; (d) formulation of questions and design of an experimental biogeographic analysis.
3) Autonomy of judgment: By the end of the course, students will be able to formulate a judgment on the biogeographic and evolutionary processes involved in determining the distribution of animal and plant species.
4) Communication skills: Students will acquire appropriate language for various aspects of biogeography and will be able to communicate the knowledge acquired.
5) Learning skills: Students must be able to independently develop coherent reasoning to identify distribution patterns and independently analyze the main processes involved.
119718 - CLIMATOLOGY

 		First Semester 6 GEO/12 ita

Learning objectives

The aim of the course is to provide knowledge about the earth's climate on a global and regional scale in order to understand the climatic patterns and for a correct understanding of the dynamics and evolution of natural systems. At the end of the course students will have acquired the knowledge of the climate system thus supporting the understanding of dynamics and evolution of natural phenomena. Students will enrich their knowledge with a critical sense and responsibility, comparing themselves with different sources. They will develop learning skills such as to be able to carry out, autonomously, in-depth analysis of both standard and innovative methodologies for analysing climate phenomena.

Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course students will have acquired the knowledge of the climate system thus supporting the understanding of dynamics and evolution of natural phenomena. Students will enrich their knowledge with a critical sense and responsibility, comparing themselves with different sources. They will develop learning skills such as to be able to carry out, autonomously, in-depth analysis of both standard and innovative methodologies for analysing climate phenomena.

Applying knowledge and understanding
Through lectures, practical activities in the field and laboratory activities in the computing room, students will acquire ability for collecting, processing and analysing (through statistical methods) meteorological and oceanographic data to extract climatological information. Students will have to acquire adequate skills in instrumental techniques, analysis and interpretation of the main meteo-oceanographic parameters, in order to analyse the Global Change scenario using a multidisciplinary approach.

Making judgements
At the end of the training, students must be able to evaluate and face the causes and effects of Climate Change with adequate skills, competences and critical sense by using meteo-oceanographic data (coming from in-situ measures, remote sensing imageries, numerical models) at global and regional scale.

Communication skills
Students must be able to master the arguments provided during the course with an appropriate scientific language.

Learning skills
Students must be able to apply the knowledge acquired, during the lectures and field/laboratory activities, to the study of Global Change and to autonomously study the main aspects of climatology.
118938 - IDROGEOLOGY

 		First Semester 6 GEO/05 ita

Learning objectives

Objectives

The objectives of the course are the comprehension of the main hydrogeological processes for the management and protection of groundwater resources. Students will be introduced to the understanding of how water gets into the ground (recharge), how it flows in the subsurface (through aquifers), how groundwater interacts with the surrounding soil and rock (the geology) and how flows out in different ways (different kinds of springs). For the understanding of these processes the hydrogeological features, interaction between surface water and groundwater and chemical-physical parameters will be analysed in the framework of protection and sustainable management of water resources.

1) Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the training activity the student will acquire knowledge about the main hydrogeological features of rocks and soils, about the mechanisms governing groundwater flow circulation and distributions and about water quality. The student will be also able to classify different types of aquifer and spring categories, and he/she will be able to analyse the relationship between groundwater and other water bodies (rivers, lakes, sea, etc.). The student will be able to understand the principle of sustainable exploitation and vulnerability of groundwater also in the framework of current legislation.

2) Applied knowledge and understanding
At the end of training activity, the student must demonstrate to be able to: read and analyze a hydrogeological map; critically analyse hydrodynamic aquifer parameters, carry out a piezometric map also defining the main features, classify waters basing on their chemical-physical characteristics, the student must be able to evaluate vulnerability and degree of exploitation of groundwater resources.

3) Making judgments
The student through the topics discussed during the course and during cartographic, numerical, and practical exercises will be able to make an individual judgment about groundwater flow circulation, groundwater quality and and degree of exploitation, dealing with different settings and environments concerning many aspects about the hydrogeology of an area.

4)Communication skills
The student will acquire an appropriate technical language both during theoretical lessons and tutorial activities, necessary to interact with specialists involved in analyses, management and planning of activities in hydrogeological and environmental fields. The communication skills will be verified during class discussions and the oral examination.

5) Learning skills
The student must demonstrate to be able to analyse hydrogeological features of a territory even if the settings are different from those considered during classes. The student mut also be able to define the key hydrogeological features of an environment useful to protect, monitor and correct manage groundwater resources.
18448 - INTERNSHIP

 		First Semester 3 ita
OPTIONAL GROUP - - - -
GOVERNANCE OF THE ENVIRONMENT 6 AGR/05 ita
120390 - BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION AND BIOGEOGRAPHY - 12 - -

Learning objectives

(A) Educational Objectives: The course aims to provide basic knowledge about the main patterns of geographic distribution of organisms, from the global scale to the landscape scale, as well as the main historical processes involved in the formation and spatial-temporal evolution of these patterns. Emphasis will also be placed on the practical applications of the discipline, particularly in the fields of biodiversity management and conservation in both continental and insular contexts, environmental assessment, sustainable resource use, landscape planning, and public health.

(B) Expected Learning Outcomes:
1) Knowledge and understanding: By the end of the course, students will acquire knowledge on what determines the distribution of animal and plant species. They will also be able to analyze species distribution patterns, linking them to the main biogeographic and evolutionary processes involved in their formation. Finally, they will know the distribution of some of the main endemisms on a global scale.
2) Applied knowledge and understanding: By the end of the course, students must demonstrate: (a) knowledge of the classification of biogeographic regions; (b) knowledge of the most important endemisms of these regions; (c) recognition of the main processes determining species distribution; (d) formulation of questions and design of an experimental biogeographic analysis.
3) Autonomy of judgment: By the end of the course, students will be able to formulate a judgment on the biogeographic and evolutionary processes involved in determining the distribution of animal and plant species.
4) Communication skills: Students will acquire appropriate language for various aspects of biogeography and will be able to communicate the knowledge acquired.
5) Learning skills: Students must be able to independently develop coherent reasoning to identify distribution patterns and independently analyze the main processes involved.
BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION 6 BIO/07 ita

Learning objectives

(A) Educational Objectives: The course aims to provide basic knowledge about the main patterns of geographic distribution of organisms, from the global scale to the landscape scale, as well as the main historical processes involved in the formation and spatial-temporal evolution of these patterns. Emphasis will also be placed on the practical applications of the discipline, particularly in the fields of biodiversity management and conservation in both continental and insular contexts, environmental assessment, sustainable resource use, landscape planning, and public health.

(B) Expected Learning Outcomes:
1) Knowledge and understanding: By the end of the course, students will acquire knowledge on what determines the distribution of animal and plant species. They will also be able to analyze species distribution patterns, linking them to the main biogeographic and evolutionary processes involved in their formation. Finally, they will know the distribution of some of the main endemisms on a global scale.
2) Applied knowledge and understanding: By the end of the course, students must demonstrate: (a) knowledge of the classification of biogeographic regions; (b) knowledge of the most important endemisms of these regions; (c) recognition of the main processes determining species distribution; (d) formulation of questions and design of an experimental biogeographic analysis.
3) Autonomy of judgment: By the end of the course, students will be able to formulate a judgment on the biogeographic and evolutionary processes involved in determining the distribution of animal and plant species.
4) Communication skills: Students will acquire appropriate language for various aspects of biogeography and will be able to communicate the knowledge acquired.
5) Learning skills: Students must be able to independently develop coherent reasoning to identify distribution patterns and independently analyze the main processes involved.
OPTIONAL GROUP - - - -
CLIMATE CHANGE AND REWILDING 6 AGR/05 ita

Learning objectives

The aim of the course is to provide the student with the knowledge necessary to understand the impact of global changes on the functioning of ecosystems and to design restoration projects. The student will acquire the ability to recognize the level of naturalness of ecosystems (eg old-growth forests, managed forests, degraded forests), to monitor the impact of climate change or other degradation factors such as alien species. During the course, students will be stimulated to develop independent judgment, communication skills, and the ability to learn.
At the end of the course, the student will have acquired knowledge of the main factors responsible for Global Change. He will also have developed skills and competencies in assessing the level of naturalness of terrestrial ecosystems and their functionality in the face of climate change. Finally, he will be able to understand the role of rewilding in the ecological transition by developing skills and competencies in measuring the contribution of these territories in mitigating climate change and combating the loss of biodiversity.
During the course, students will be stimulated to develop independent judgment through exercises on real cases of rewilding and communication skills with specific reference to the issues of global changes with the aim of developing skills in planning interventions to conserve and restore biodiversity. As far as judgment is concerned, students will learn to formulate scientific hypotheses to contribute to effective solutions to environmental crises. During the course, the student will be guided in the research and analysis of the most recent scientific literature on the subject also with the aim of stimulating the development of learning ability.
GEOPEDOLOGY 6 AGR/14 ita

Learning objectives

The main objective of the teaching is to provide the knowledge necessary to interpret the genesis, the evolution of a soil, and its link with the landscape, with particular reference to paleoenvironmental interpretations and the Quaternary geology. The bases will be provided to understand the processes of formation of a soil and the link with environmental (climate, geology, morphology) and anthropic factors (use and management of the soil). The student will learn the basics to understand the spatial distribution of soils and their temporal evolution within the landscape, through practical examples of interpretation of soil maps and reading of the pedo-landscape.
CONSERVAZIONE DELLE BIODIVERSITA' 6 BIO/07 ita

Learning objectives

The aim of the course is to provide students with a broad and scientifically correct view of the structure of biodiversity, the mechanisms that generate and maintain it, and the problems of anthropogenic origin that endanger its maintenance. The course therefore focuses on the levels of organization of biodiversity (genetic-population; of species; ecosystem) and for each illustrates the mechanisms that determine the natural patterns of biodiversity, the main anthropogenic impacts and the risks that derive from them, the possible strategies of management and mitigation. Since the levels of organization of biodiversity are highly interdependent and cascading effects are regularly implicated in the consequences of human impacts, the course aims to develop students' ability to make connections and to reason on multiple plans. To this end, the lessons are structured in a theoretical and conceptual part and one that involves the examination of numerous case studies. Finally, conservation biology is a subject by its interdisciplinary nature and therefore an important training objective of the course is to train students to simultaneously manage information, approaches and methodologies that derive from sectors that are also very different from each other such as biology, ecology, modeling, legislation , sociology.
118943 - FINAL TEST

 		Second Semester 4 ita

Obiettivi formativi

The aim of the course is to provide the student with the knowledge necessary to understand the impact of global changes on the functioning of ecosystems and to design restoration projects. The student will acquire the ability to recognize the level of naturalness of ecosystems (eg old-growth forests, managed forests, degraded forests), to monitor the impact of climate change or other degradation factors such as alien species. During the course, students will be stimulated to develop independent judgment, communication skills, and the ability to learn.
At the end of the course, the student will have acquired knowledge of the main factors responsible for Global Change. He will also have developed skills and competencies in assessing the level of naturalness of terrestrial ecosystems and their functionality in the face of climate change. Finally, he will be able to understand the role of rewilding in the ecological transition by developing skills and competencies in measuring the contribution of these territories in mitigating climate change and combating the loss of biodiversity.
During the course, students will be stimulated to develop independent judgment through exercises on real cases of rewilding and communication skills with specific reference to the issues of global changes with the aim of developing skills in planning interventions to conserve and restore biodiversity. As far as judgment is concerned, students will learn to formulate scientific hypotheses to contribute to effective solutions to environmental crises. During the course, the student will be guided in the research and analysis of the most recent scientific literature on the subject also with the aim of stimulating the development of learning ability.

Obiettivi formativi

The main objective of the teaching is to provide the knowledge necessary to interpret the genesis, the evolution of a soil, and its link with the landscape, with particular reference to paleoenvironmental interpretations and the Quaternary geology. The bases will be provided to understand the processes of formation of a soil and the link with environmental (climate, geology, morphology) and anthropic factors (use and management of the soil). The student will learn the basics to understand the spatial distribution of soils and their temporal evolution within the landscape, through practical examples of interpretation of soil maps and reading of the pedo-landscape.

Obiettivi formativi

The aim of the course is to provide students with a broad and scientifically correct view of the structure of biodiversity, the mechanisms that generate and maintain it, and the problems of anthropogenic origin that endanger its maintenance. The course therefore focuses on the levels of organization of biodiversity (genetic-population; of species; ecosystem) and for each illustrates the mechanisms that determine the natural patterns of biodiversity, the main anthropogenic impacts and the risks that derive from them, the possible strategies of management and mitigation. Since the levels of organization of biodiversity are highly interdependent and cascading effects are regularly implicated in the consequences of human impacts, the course aims to develop students' ability to make connections and to reason on multiple plans. To this end, the lessons are structured in a theoretical and conceptual part and one that involves the examination of numerous case studies. Finally, conservation biology is a subject by its interdisciplinary nature and therefore an important training objective of the course is to train students to simultaneously manage information, approaches and methodologies that derive from sectors that are also very different from each other such as biology, ecology, modeling, legislation , sociology.

CHOICE GROUPS YEAR/SEMESTER CFU SSD LANGUAGE
OPTIONAL GROUP - 6 - -
120392 - GOVERNANCE OF THE ENVIRONMENT Third Year / First Semester 6 AGR/05 ita
118950 - CLIMATE CHANGE AND REWILDING Third Year / Second Semester 6 AGR/05 ita
119010 - GEOPEDOLOGY Third Year / Second Semester 6 AGR/14 ita
17516 - CONSERVAZIONE DELLE BIODIVERSITA' Third Year / Second Semester 6 BIO/07 ita