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SUBJECTSEMESTERCFUSSDLANGUAGE
118887 - BOTANY AND PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

First Semester 6BIO/01ita

Learning objectives

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Students will have to demonstrate that they have acquired a good level of knowledge on aspects of plant systematics, on the form, structure and functions of plants, on the fundamental physiological processes in plants and on the relationships between plants and the environment.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Students will have to demonstrate that they are able to use the acquired knowledge of botany and plant physiology for applications in agriculture, with reference to aspects related to the plant/growth environment relationships to be able to interpret the physiological needs of plants in natural or anthropized environments with reference to cultivation in the field and in a controlled environment
MAKING JUDGEMENTS
The theoretical and practical skills acquired will allow the student to evaluate how to manage production systems in relation to botany and plant physiology and to cultivation conditions in a changing environment that continually generates new management challenges.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Students must demonstrate that they have acquired the ability to evaluate whether the solution of practical problems requires the acquisition of knowledge not provided by the course and must be able to access scientific-technical sources that allow them to acquire new knowledge useful for solving problems unapproached before.
LEARNING SKILLS
Students must demonstrate that they have acquired the ability to illustrate relevant aspects of the botany and plant physiology of species of interest in relation to their use in activities related to the profession.

119390 - SUBSTRATES AND MICROBIOLOGY - 4- -

Learning objectives

Modulo di Microbiologia
The course aims to provide basic knowledge for microbiology and some technical informations on microbiological management of seed, soil and substrates. The main microbiological traits of some relevant substrates will be specifically presented and the application of beneficial microrganisms on substrates will be discussed.
Students will be able to acquire knowledge, skills, and judgmentin different production contests and for nursery. Additional objectives include improving learning abilities and communication skills, specifically the ability to present topics related to the microbiology of interface plant-soilsand substrates using appropriate terminology.


Modulo di Substrati
The courseaims to introduce the organic, inorganic and syntheticsubstratesector. Students willlearn and acquire knowledge about the requirementsthatcondition the choice of a substrate, the chemical and physicalcharacteristics of substrates, and the mainsubstratesused in horticulture. At the end of the course, studentswill be able to apply the acquired knowledge in different production realities (applying knowledge and understanding), independently and with adequatecriticalability (making judgements). The coursewillpayattention to improvingcommunication skills (communication skills) in variousprofessionalcontexts. Students willacquire skills to promotetheirown self-improvement (learning skills).

MODULE IIFirst Semester1AGR/04ita

Learning objectives

The course aims to introduce the organic, inorganic and synthetic substrate sector. Students will earn and acquire knowledge about the requirements that condition the choice of a substrate, the chemical and physical characteristics of substrates, and the main substrates used in horticulture. At the end of the course, students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in different production realities (applying knowledge and understanding), independently and with adequate critical ability (making judgements). The course will pay attention to improving communication skills (communication skills) in various professional contexts. Students will acquire skills to promote their own self-improvement (learning skills).

MODULE IIFirst Semester3AGR/16ita

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide basic knowledge for microbiology and some technical informations on microbiological management of seed, soil and substrates. The main microbiological traits of some relevant substrates will be specifically presented and the application of beneficial microrganisms on substrates will be discussed.
Students will be able to acquire knowledge, skills, and judgmentin different production contests and for nursery. Additional objectives include improving learning abilities and communication skills, specifically the ability to present topics related to the microbiology of interface plant-soilsand substrates using appropriate terminology.

119392 - TECHNICAL ENGLISH

First Semester 4ita
119391 - LABORATORY OF MEASUREMENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS AND DATA PROCESSING - 8- -

Learning objectives

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Students will acquire a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts and technologies in precision agriculture and livestock farming, including sensor systems, microcontrollers, and automation systems.
They will understand how digital technologies impact the management of agricultural and livestock activities and the benefits of implementing these technologies.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Students will learn to apply acquired knowledge in practical settings, using sensors and automation systems to improve the efficiency of agricultural and livestock operations.
They will be able to design and implement precision agriculture solutions tailored to the specific needs of different production contexts.
MAKING JUDGEMENTS
Students will develop the ability to critically evaluate available technological solutions, selecting the most appropriate ones to optimize business operations.
They will be capable of identifying and managing technical non-conformities within agricultural and livestock systems.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Students will gain communication skills that enable them to present ideas and projects clearly and effectively to colleagues and external stakeholders.
They will be able to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adapt their communication to different professional contexts.
LEARNING SKILLS
Students will develop the ability to learn independently, continuously updating themselves on technological innovations in the agricultural and livestock sectors.
They will be encouraged to participate in work groups and develop research projects on specific topics, thus fostering active and continuous learning.

MODULE IIFirst Semester4ita

Learning objectives

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Students will acquire a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts and technologies in precision agriculture and livestock farming, including sensor systems, microcontrollers, and automation systems.
They will understand how digital technologies impact the management of agricultural and livestock activities and the benefits of implementing these technologies.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Students will learn to apply acquired knowledge in practical settings, using sensors and automation systems to improve the efficiency of agricultural and livestock operations.
They will be able to design and implement precision agriculture solutions tailored to the specific needs of different production contexts.
MAKING JUDGEMENTS
Students will develop the ability to critically evaluate available technological solutions, selecting the most appropriate ones to optimize business operations.
They will be capable of identifying and managing technical non-conformities within agricultural and livestock systems.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Students will gain communication skills that enable them to present ideas and projects clearly and effectively to colleagues and external stakeholders.
They will be able to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adapt their communication to different professional contexts.
LEARNING SKILLS
Students will develop the ability to learn independently, continuously updating themselves on technological innovations in the agricultural and livestock sectors.
They will be encouraged to participate in work groups and develop research projects on specific topics, thus fostering active and continuous learning.

MODULE IIFirst Semester4ita

Learning objectives

EKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The student will acquire the basic knowledge useful for setting up: - plans for the collection of data in the farm, under the field conditions and from available databases (e.g. climate data); - dataset for collecting and organizing data; - the processing of data collected through the use of software (e.g. Excel).
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The student will have the opportunity to apply knowledge in a working environment, with an understanding of technical terms and the ability to manage data and interact with other professional figures (Agronomists, Nutritionists, Veterinarians).
MAKING JUDGEMENTS
The student will have the ability to independently develop their own assessments regarding the collection and management of data and datasets.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to work in a team and relate.
LEARNING SKILLS
Learning will also be verified through work groups on specific topics.

119389 - PROTECTION OF SEEDS AND NURSERIES - 6- -

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding skills
The teaching aims to develop students' knowledge and understanding skills, such as:
- Knowing and understanding the salient features of the entomological world
- knowing the logic of post-embryonic development and the fundamental morphological characters. - To know and understand the biology and ethology of insects, with particular regard to phytophagous and beneficial insects
Applied knowledge and understanding
Teaching will enable knowledge and understanding to be applied, for example
- Recognize an insect down to family level.
- Apply population control systems according to the ethology of the phytophagous
- Develop manual skills in entomological management at both the nursery and field level
- Identify the logic of agricultural production and develop appropriate entomological pest control systems
Autonomy of judgement
Teaching allows the development of autonomy of judgement at various levels, such as
- Hypothesizing the main phytophagous insects of greenhouses and open fields
- propose the most appropriate control strategies
Communication skills
Participating in lectures and exercises, making independent use of the material provided will facilitate the development and application of communication skills, such as
- provide a sufficient range of practical examples of the application of recognition and control systems
- using appropriate and up-to-date technical agronomic vocabulary.
Learning skills
Participating in the lectures and exercises, making independent use of the material made available will facilitate the consolidation of one's learning skills, enabling one to, for example
- stimulate an autonomous program of continuous knowledge updating.
- autonomously identify ways to acquire information from the experiential knowledge of farmers and nursery managers and the professional knowledge of agronomists
- identify and use the most useful sources of information for personal updating.

MODULE IIFirst Semester3AGR/11ita

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding skills
The teaching aims to develop students' knowledge and understanding skills, such as:
- Knowing and understanding the salient features of the entomological world
- knowing the logic of post-embryonic development and the fundamental morphological characters. - To know and understand the biology and ethology of insects, with particular regard to phytophagous and beneficial insects
Applied knowledge and understanding
Teaching will enable knowledge and understanding to be applied, for example
- Recognize an insect down to family level.
- Apply population control systems according to the ethology of the phytophagous
- Develop manual skills in entomological management at both the nursery and field level
- Identify the logic of agricultural production and develop appropriate entomological pest control systems
Autonomy of judgement
Teaching allows the development of autonomy of judgement at various levels, such as
- Hypothesizing the main phytophagous insects of greenhouses and open fields
- propose the most appropriate control strategies
Communication skills
Participating in lectures and exercises, making independent use of the material provided will facilitate the development and application of communication skills, such as
- provide a sufficient range of practical examples of the application of recognition and control systems
- using appropriate and up-to-date technical agronomic vocabulary.
Learning skills
Participating in the lectures and exercises, making independent use of the material made available will facilitate the consolidation of one's learning skills, enabling one to, for example
- stimulate an autonomous program of continuous knowledge updating.
- autonomously identify ways to acquire information from the experiential knowledge of farmers and nursery managers and the professional knowledge of agronomists
- identify and use the most useful sources of information for personal updating.

120460 - . - 4- -

Learning objectives

Modulo di Chimica generale
Other objectives are the acquisition of a high degree of autonomy in reading and interpreting simple chemical formulas and reactions, in managing the principles that regulate the foundations of chemical reactivity and the ability to communicate the concepts acquired, using appropriate terminology.
The course aims to provide students with the tools for a basic understanding of the structure of matter and chemical phenomena, both from a qualitative and quantitative point of view.
Knowledge and understanding. Provide a basic knowledge of the structure, nomenclature, and properties of the main chemical compounds.
Applied knowledge and understanding. Develop the ability to connect the topics of the course and to also be able to explain phenomena related to everyday life problems
Autonomy of judgment. Develop the ability to analyze data, interpret them and solve exercises.
Learning skills. Develop the ability to describe the topics covered with propriety of language, clarity of exposition, ability to summarize, critical sense.
Ability to learn. Learn the tools to use for problem solving.


Modulo di Chimica organica
The course is structured to provide students with a basic knowledge of Organic Chemistryto achieve the following educational objectives:
Knowledge and understanding. Provide a basic understanding of the structure, nomenclature, properties and reactivity of the main compounds.
Applying knowledge and understanding. Develop the ability to connect the topics of the course and also be able to explain phenomena related to problems of everyday life.
Making judgements. Develop the ability to analyze data, interpret and solve the exercises.
Communication skills. Develop the ability to describe course topics with language properties, clarity, synthesis skills and critical meaning.
Learning skills. Learn the tools to use forsolving exercises.

MODULE IIFirst Semester2CHIM/03ita

Learning objectives

Modulo di Chimica generale
Other objectives are the acquisition of a high degree of autonomy in reading and interpreting simple chemical formulas and reactions, in managing the principles that regulate the foundations of chemical reactivity and the ability to communicate the concepts acquired, using appropriate terminology.
The course aims to provide students with the tools for a basic understanding of the structure of matter and chemical phenomena, both from a qualitative and quantitative point of view.
Knowledge and understanding. Provide a basic knowledge of the structure, nomenclature, and properties of the main chemical compounds.
Applied knowledge and understanding. Develop the ability to connect the topics of the course and to also be able to explain phenomena related to everyday life problems
Autonomy of judgment. Develop the ability to analyze data, interpret them and solve exercises.
Learning skills. Develop the ability to describe the topics covered with propriety of language, clarity of exposition, ability to summarize, critical sense.
Ability to learn. Learn the tools to use for problem solving.


Modulo di Chimica organica
The course is structured to provide students with a basic knowledge of Organic Chemistryto achieve the following educational objectives:
Knowledge and understanding. Provide a basic understanding of the structure, nomenclature, properties and reactivity of the main compounds.
Applying knowledge and understanding. Develop the ability to connect the topics of the course and also be able to explain phenomena related to problems of everyday life.
Making judgements. Develop the ability to analyze data, interpret and solve the exercises.
Communication skills. Develop the ability to describe course topics with language properties, clarity, synthesis skills and critical meaning.
Learning skills. Learn the tools to use forsolving exercises.

MODULE IIFirst Semester2CHIM/06ita

Learning objectives

The course is structured to provide students with a basic knowledge of Organic Chemistryto achieve the following educational objectives:
Knowledge and understanding. Provide a basic understanding of the structure, nomenclature, properties and reactivity of the main compounds.
Applying knowledge and understanding. Develop the ability to connect the topics of the course and also be able to explain phenomena related to problems of everyday life.
Making judgements. Develop the ability to analyze data, interpret and solve the exercises.
Communication skills. Develop the ability to describe course topics with language properties, clarity, synthesis skills and critical meaning.
Learning skills. Learn the tools to use for solving exercises.

119388 -

Second Semester 4AGR/10ita

Learning objectives


Knowledge and Understanding
The course aims to provide students with the theoretical knowledge, techniques and organizational instructions to be able to manage climate control and automation in protected crop structures.
In this context, students are expected to know the principles and criteria for the choice of green house type, roofing material and indoor environment control systems.
Applied Knowledge and Understanding
The courseaims to foster the student'sacquisition of such knowledge and understanding to be able to manageplantcultivation facilities in a protectedenvironment.
Autonomy in Judgment
The courseaims to developstudents' autonomy of judgement in terms of dealing with problemsrelated to plantcultivationstructures in a protectedenvironment.
Communication Skills
The student is expected to acquire a basic technical language relating to the topics covered in the lectures and exercises, in order to be able to converse with professionals and experts in the field of protected plant cultivation facilities.
Learning Skills
The course is aimed at fostering the development of the necessary skills in the use of technology, such as to ensure the students constant updating of knowledge useful for the performance of his professional activity, with particular regard to the consultation of regulatory, legislative, technological, digital, methodological and experimental innovation sources in relation to structures for the cultivation of plants in protected environments.

118867 - GENETICS AND PRINCIPLES OF GENETIC IMPROVEMENT

Second Semester 6AGR/07ita

Learning objectives

Knowledge and insight
The course aims to provide the necessary information for understanding the theoretical and experimental bases of classical and modern genetics, with particularr eference to: structure and function of the hereditary material, flow of genetic information from DNA to proteins, chromosomal bases of heredity, inheritance of simple and complex traits, genetic variability as the basis for species evolution and genetic improvement, objectives and specific methods of breeding plants with different reproductive systems.
Applying knowledge and insight
The course topics will be covered so to provide an understanding of:temporal evolution of scientifict hought that led to discoveries, value of intuition and experimental verification, universality of the principles on which biological evolution is based, logical connection betweenstructure and function, transferability of principles and knowledge from model organisms to organisms of agricultural interest, importance of knowledge from other disciplines that are fundamental for the correct interpretation of the results.
Judgement
Through the program, students acquire new knowledge that they will elaborate with the knowledge already acquired in other fundamental disciplines, to contextualize the importance of genetics in the evolution of life and the maintenance of species.
Communication
Communication skills will be stimulated during the lessons to make students understand the importance of using appropriate and specific language in the presentation and the importance of comparing and verifying knowledge (between students and between students and teacher).
Learning skills
The course aims to strengthen the foundations in genomics and related fundamental disciplines to enable students to continue in-depth and specialized studies with an improved level of autonomy.

118874 - SEED TECHNOLOGY AND SEED QUALITY

Second Semester 6AGR/02ita

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide the basic knowledge of seed technology and quality, and the full understanding of the topics developed during lectures, for their application in the seed industry. Upon ending the course, students will be able to elaborate and solve the most common problems of seed supply chain. Particularly, students will be able to compare, choose, apply and plan simple procedures of seed selection, analysis, and quality improvement. Additional objectives are: the development of knowledge useful for future competences, skills, and judgment in the management of plant production, as well as the ability to communicate the acquired concepts with an appropriate terminology.

118892 - .

Second Semester 6AGR/09ita

Learning objectives

The course is structured to provide students with a basic knowledge of mechanization necessary for the selection of agricultural machinery. This includes functional aspects, management, dimensioning, time and cost of agricultural operations in the seed and nursery fields.
In detail:
Knowledge and understanding skills. Basic knowledge of mechanics applied to machinery, operation of agricultural machinery, propulsion and transmission systems, and energy sources. Knowledge of the types of operating machines, technologies, equipment and the related operations in seed and nursery. Knowledge of the techniques and parameters for selecting a machinery fleet according to the context.
Applied knowledge and understanding skills. Develop the ability to determine the operational context, mechanical, technical, agronomic and economic parameters for the choice of tractors, operating machines and technologies, with their combination and dimensioning according to the business context.
Autonomy of judgment. Develop the ability to analyze data and situations to evaluate machines and technologies with reference to the specific context.
Communication skills. Develop the ability to discuss on the topics covered and interact with stakeholders in agricultural mechanics with propriety of language, clarity, ability to summarize and critical sense.
Ability to learn. Learn the tools to gain autonomy and deepen aspects related to machines and technologies to be used for the improvement of various business contexts.

119394 - - 8- -

Learning objectives

The aim of the course is to provide students with all the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for carrying out physical determinations on substrates. Another objective is to understand how and to what extent these analysis and therefore the knowledge of the specific characteristics of the substrate in use can influence and improve first the choice and then the management of the same.
Other objectives common to all modules are: ability to read and interpret an analysis sheet of a sample, be it soil or substrate; knowledge of the fundamental parameters for the physical and chemical characterization and classification of a soil or substrate; acquisition of the methods for carrying out a complete analysis of a soil or substrate sample from sampling to the drafting of the final report according to the methods reported in the Official Gazette.

MODULE IIFirst Semester2ita

Learning objectives

The course is structured to provide students with general both theoretical and practical knowledge of the main soil and substrate analyzes to achieve the following educational objectives:
Knowledge and understanding. Provide all the main physical and chemical analyzes of the soil and substrates on both a solid and liquid matrix will be taken into consideration and analyzed in detail, first with theoretical explanations and then with practical exercises in the laboratory.
Applying knowledge and understanding. Develop the ability to connectthe topics of the course.
Making judgements. Develop the ability to analyze data, interpret it and solve exercises.
Communication skills. Develop the ability to describe the topics covered with language skills, expository clarity, synthesis ability and critical sense.
Learning skills. Learn the tools and methodologies to use for carrying out laboratory analyzes and interpreting the results obtained.

MODULE IIFirst Semester2ita

Learning objectives

The course is structured to provide students with general both theoretical and practical knowledge of the main soil and substrate analyzes to achieve the following educational objectives:
Knowledge and understanding. Provide all the main physical and chemical analyzes of the soil and substrates on both a solid and liquid matrix will be taken into consideration and analyzed in detail, first with theoretical explanations and then with practical exercises in the laboratory.
Applying knowledge and understanding. Develop the ability to connectthe topics of the course.
Making judgements. Develop the ability to analyze data, interpret it and solve exercises.
Communication skills. Develop the ability to describe the topics covered with language skills, expository clarity, synthesis ability and critical sense.
Learning skills. Learn the tools and methodologies to use for carrying out laboratory analyzes and interpreting the results obtained.

MODULE IIFirst Semester2ita

Learning objectives

The aim of the course is to provide students with all the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for carrying out physical determinations of the soil. Another objective is to understand how and to what extent soil analysis and therefore knowledge of its characteristics can influence and improve its agronomic management.
Other objectives common to all modules are: ability to read and interpret an analysis sheet of a sample, be it soil or substrate; knowledge of the fundamental parameters for the physical and chemical characterization and classification of a soil or substrate; acquisition of the methods for carrying out a complete analysis of a soil or substrate sample from sampling to the drafting of the final report according to the methods reported in the Official Gazette.

MODULE IIFirst Semester2ita

Learning objectives

The aim of the course is to provide students with all the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for carrying out physical determinations on substrates. Another objective is to understand how and to what extent these analysis and therefore the knowledge of the specific characteristics of the substrate in use can influence and improve first the choice and then the management of the same.
Other objectives common to all modules are: ability to read and interpret an analysis sheet of a sample, be it soil or substrate; knowledge of the fundamental parameters for the physical and chemical characterization and classification of a soil or substrate; acquisition of the methods for carrying out a complete analysis of a soil or substrate sample from sampling to the drafting of the final report according to the methods reported in the Official Gazette.

119389 - PROTECTION OF SEEDS AND NURSERIES - 6- -

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding skills
The teaching aims to develop students' knowledge and understanding skills, such as:
- Knowing and understanding the salient features of the entomological world
- knowing the logic of post-embryonic development and the fundamental morphological characters. - To know and understand the biology and ethology of insects, with particular regard to phytophagous and beneficial insects
Applied knowledge and understanding
Teaching will enable knowledge and understanding to be applied, for example
- Recognize an insect down to family level.
- Apply population control systems according to the ethology of the phytophagous
- Develop manual skills in entomological management at both the nursery and field level
- Identify the logic of agricultural production and develop appropriate entomological pest control systems
Autonomy of judgement
Teaching allows the development of autonomy of judgement at various levels, such as
- Hypothesizing the main phytophagous insects of greenhouses and open fields
- propose the most appropriate control strategies
Communication skills
Participating in lectures and exercises, making independent use of the material provided will facilitate the development and application of communication skills, such as
- provide a sufficient range of practical examples of the application of recognition and control systems
- using appropriate and up-to-date technical agronomic vocabulary.
Learning skills
Participating in the lectures and exercises, making independent use of the material made available will facilitate the consolidation of one's learning skills, enabling one to, for example
- stimulate an autonomous program of continuous knowledge updating.
- autonomously identify ways to acquire information from the experiential knowledge of farmers and nursery managers and the professional knowledge of agronomists
- identify and use the most useful sources of information for personal updating.

MODULE IIFirst Semester3AGR/12ita

Learning objectives

The course includes teaching the basics of plant pathology, understood as a basis of microbiology, principles of diagnostics and phytoiatry, applied to seeds and crops in a protected environment. Through lectures, the student will obtain the preparatory knowledge for practical transfer in field and laboratory activities. Particular attention will be paid to certification and prevention as control techniques in the community, evaluating limits and application potential through the analysis of some case studies.
Knowledge and understanding
The course will provide students with basic knowledge of plant pathology applied to seed production and conservation systems, and protected cultivation environments. The student will learn to decline the principles of plant pathology in particular production contexts such as nurseries and structures for the propagation and maintenance of plant material.
Applied knowledge and understanding
The student will be able to recognize the mainabiotic and biotechnological adversities of agricultural, ornamental and forestry crops, evaluate the effectiveness of plantdisease control systems and suggest low environmental impact defense techniques.
Autonomy of judgment
The course will allow to develop the ability to evaluate the positive aspects and application limits of the maincropprotection techniques in a protected environment in relation to the severity and biological characteristics of plant pathogens.
Communication skills
Students will be able to explain with a technical-scientific language the phytosanitary problemsthataffect nursery production contexts.
Learning skills
Students will be able to independently develop valuations and reasoning on the strategies for fighting and containing phytosanitary problems, apply the notionslearnedthrough case studies to all production contexts to define the approaches for recognizing, isolating and maintaining plant pathogens.

SUBJECTSEMESTERCFUSSDLANGUAGE
119395 -

First Semester 4AGR/02ita

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding: developing the knowledge about the basics of biology and agronomic practices for seed production.
Capacity to apply knowledge and understanding: understanding factors influencing seed production
To be able to analyze the following aspects: agronomic factors of seed production, certification system and the most important laws of the sector.
To be able to describe the themes related to the management of seed production for the most important crops. This ability will be improved through discussions in classroom, lab and during exercise activity
To be able to face questions speaking with an appropriate technical language.

119397 - SEED PRODUCTION AND FOREST NURSERY

First Semester 4AGR/05ita

Learning objectives

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Learn the main concepts regarding knowledge and understanding of the biology of forestspecies and the applicationprinciples of forest nursery.
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Be able to apply the diagnosticmethodologiesnecessary for the identification of trees of nursery interestaimedattheirchoice and optimal use. Collectuseful data to understand the reproductionmethods and the customary and innovative uses of eachwoodyspecies in the variousItalianforestry consortia, in arboriculture projects and in urbangreenery; understand the biologicalprinciplesthat guide the technical activities from seedcollection to their use.
MAKING JUDGMENTS
Be able to interpretexperimentalresults and apply the knowledge acquired in high-qualityforestrymaterial production programs. Develop a critical and independentsense to make appropriate choices and define future projects, demonstrating a professionalapproachboth to design and support arguments and to solve problems of management, conservation and enrichment of public and private greenery.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Acquire technical terminology to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to the scientific and public community in a clear and detailedmanner.
LEARNING SKILLS
Develop learning skills necessary to undertakesubsequent studies with a high degree of autonomy. Recognize and design urbangreenery in reference to the conservation of localbiodiversity, includingreflection on social, scientific or ethicalissuesrelated to it.

119399 - - 6- -

Learning objectives

Modulo di Produzione sementiera e vivaismo floricolo
The courseaims to define the concept of floriculture nursery with particularregard to the Europeancontext. Students will be able to learn and acquire knowledge on gamic and agamicpropagation (cuttings, grafting, micropropagation), size control, flowering scheduling, containers, and willalso be able to investigate some case studies (Gerbera, Pelargonium, Lilium, Chrysanthemum). At the end of the course, studentswill be able to apply the acquired knowledge in different production realities (applying knowledge and understanding), independently and with adequatecriticalability (making judgements). The coursewillpayattention to improvingcommunication skills (communication skills) in variousprofessionalcontexts. Students willacquire skills to promotetheirown self-improvement (learning skills).


Modulo di Produzione sementiera e vivaismo orticolo
The courseaims to introduce the vegetablecropsector and define the concept of youngplantquality. Students will be able to learn and gain knowledge aboutsoilless systems, biostimulants and other innovative technical inputs, and some case studies. At the end of the course, studentswill be able to apply the acquired knowledge in different production realities (applying knowledge and understanding), independently and with adequatecriticalability (making judgements). The coursewillpayattention to improvingcommunication skills (communication skills) in variousprofessionalcontexts. Students willacquire skills to promotetheirown self-improvement (learning skills).

MODULE IISecond Semester3AGR/04ita

Learning objectives

The courseaims to define the concept of floriculture nursery with particularregard to the Europeancontext. Students will be able to learn and acquire knowledge on gamic and agamicpropagation (cuttings, grafting, micropropagation), size control, flowering scheduling, containers, and willalso be able to investigate some case studies (Gerbera, Pelargonium, Lilium, Chrysanthemum). At the end of the course, studentswill be able to apply the acquired knowledge in different production realities (applying knowledge and understanding), independently and with adequatecriticalability (making judgements). The coursewillpayattention to improvingcommunication skills (communication skills) in variousprofessionalcontexts. Students willacquire skills to promotetheirown self-improvement (learning skills).

MODULE IISecond Semester3AGR/04ita

Learning objectives

The courseaims to introduce the vegetablecropsector and define the concept of youngplantquality. Students will be able to learn and gain knowledge aboutsoilless systems, biostimulants and other innovative technical inputs, and some case studies. At the end of the course, studentswill be able to apply the acquired knowledge in different production realities (applying knowledge and understanding), independently and with adequatecriticalability (making judgements). The coursewillpayattention to improvingcommunication skills (communication skills) in variousprofessionalcontexts. Students willacquire skills to promotetheirown self-improvement (learning skills).

119398 - - 8- -

Learning objectives

The course, through lab activities,will help students developpractical abilities to carry out, independently,the most common seed analyses, for their application in seed industry and/or in seed testing laboratories. Upon ending the course, students will be able to:i) recognize and use some seed testing tools, ii) conduct and asses the most common seed tests. Additional objectives are: the development of knowledge useful for future competences, skills, and judgment in the management of plant production, as well as the ability to communicate the acquired abilities with an appropriate terminology.

MODULE IISecond Semester2ita

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding: developing the knowledge about the basics of agronomic practices for seed production.
Capacity to apply knowledge and understanding: understanding factors influencing seed production
To be able to analyze the following aspects: agronomic factors of seed production.
To be able to describe the themes related to the management of seed production for the most important crops. This ability will be improved through discussions in laboratory and during exercise activity.
To be able to face questions speaking with an appropriate technical language.

MODULE IISecond Semester2ita

Learning objectives

The course, through lab activities,will help students developpractical abilities to carry out, independently,the most common seed analyses, for their application in seed industry and/or in seed testing laboratories. Upon ending the course, students will be able to:i) recognize and use some seed testing tools, ii) conduct and asses the most common seed tests. Additional objectives are: the development of knowledge useful for future competences, skills, and judgment in the management of plant production, as well as the ability to communicate the acquired abilities with an appropriate terminology.

MODULE IISecond Semester2ita

Learning objectives


Provide students with: concepts related to the regulatory aspects of the seed sector in Italy and Europe
Knowledge and understanding
The teaching aims to develop in students knowledge of the regulatory framework of the seed sector in Italy and Europe
Applied knowledge and understanding
The teaching will allow to apply knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework of seed production and marketing
Autonomy of judgment
The teaching will allow to develop autonomy of judgment of the regulatory framework of seed production
Learning skills
Ability to use an appropriate and updated technical language.

MODULE IISecond Semester1ita

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding: Knowledge of the main techniques of a microbiological laboratory; knowledge of biological diagnosis methods; knowledge of the protocols for evaluating the phytosanitary safety of seeds
Applied knowledge and understanding: ability to use an optical microscope, knowing how to produce a culture medium for microbiology, knowing how to isolate a pathogen from a symptomatic tissue.
Making judgements: being able to interpret the result of a microbiological test
Communication skills: knowing the technical terminology of a microbiological laboratory, knowing how to read, understand and explain a protocol
Learning skills: knowledge of IT tools and websites from which to obtain protocols and information for evaluating the phytosanitary safety of seeds

MODULE IISecond Semester1ita

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding skills
The teaching aims to develop students' knowledge and understanding skills, such as:
- Knowing and verifying the salient features of the entomological world
- To know the logics of greenhouse insect behavior.
- To know and test greenhouse insect sampling methodologies.
Applied knowledge and understanding
Teaching will enable the application of knowledge and understanding, enabling, for example:
- Develop greenhouse monitoring methodologies
- Develop manual skills in entomological management at the nursery and field level.
Autonomy of judgement
Teaching will enable autonomy of judgement to be developed at various levels, such as
- hypothesising the main phytophagous insects in greenhouses
- propose the most appropriate monitoring strategies
Communication skills
Participating in lectures and tutorials and making independent use of the material provided will facilitate the development and application of communication skills, such as
- provide a sufficient range of practical examples of the application of greenhouse monitoring systems
- using appropriate and up-to-date technical agronomic vocabulary.
Learning skills
Participating in lectures and exercises and making independent use of the material provided will facilitate the consolidation of one's learning skills, enabling one to, for example
- stimulate an autonomous program of continuous knowledge updating.
- autonomously identify ways to acquire information from the experiential knowledge of farmers and nursery managers and the professional knowledge of agronomists
- identify and use the most useful sources of information for personal updating.

120016 - - 6- -

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding: Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the organization of an in vitro culture lab, necessary equipment, the fundamentals of sexual and asexual multiplication, and key concepts of micropropagation, including relevant legislation.
Applying knowledge and understanding: Students will apply micropropagation techniques, culture on agar and liquid media, temporary immersion systems, and bioreactors for ex situ conservation and multiplication of temperate fruit species. Additionally, they will implement rooting and acclimatization procedures for micropropagated material
Making judgements:Students will develop the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of various micropropagation techniques and to identify and solve specific issues related to in vitro culture.
Communication skills:Students will enhance their communication skills by clearly presenting the results of their laboratory activities.
Learning skills: The course encourages continuous learning, preparing students to stay updated on new techniques and discoveries in the field of micropropagation.

MODULE IISecond Semester3AGR/03ita

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding: Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the organization of an in vitro culture lab, necessary equipment, the fundamentals of sexual and asexual multiplication, and key concepts of micropropagation, including relevant legislation.
Applying knowledge and understanding: Students will apply micropropagation techniques, culture on agar and liquid media, temporary immersion systems, and bioreactors for ex situ conservation and multiplication of temperate fruit species. Additionally, they will implement rooting and acclimatization procedures for micropropagated material
Making judgements:Students will develop the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of various micropropagation techniques and to identify and solve specific issues related to in vitro culture.
Communication skills:Students will enhance their communication skills by clearly presenting the results of their laboratory activities.
Learning skills: The course encourages continuous learning, preparing students to stay updated on new techniques and discoveries in the field of micropropagation.

MODULE IISecond Semester3AGR/07ita

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding: the course aim to provide the student with the basic principles of biotechnologies applicable to molecular marker development and use in marker assisted selection and plant breeding in general.
Applied knowledge and understanding basic biotechnological methodologies are introduced with reference to molecular marker.
Making judgements: the advantages and disadvantages of each presented technology are illustrated, to develop the student’s critical sense.
Communication skills: students are asked questions during the classes, both to keep their attention and to teach them to ask questions and give adequate answers.
Learning skills: the theoretical bases of the different genetic biotechnologies presented are provided and, for some of them, also the practical basis, through laboratory and in silico exercises.

119400 -

Second Semester 4AGR/03ita

Learning objectives

- Provide an updated picture of the diffusion of nursery production of fruittreespecies, grapevine and olive trees in the national and international context.
- To acquire the techniques of gamic and agamicpropagation of fruittreespecies, grapevine and olive trees.
- Knowledge and understanding: studentswill gain knowledge on morphologicalcharacteristics of woodyplants, the physiologicalbases and techniques of gamic and agamic propagation of fruit tree species, grapevine and olive trees.
- Applying knowledge and understanding students will gain knowledge on technological, agronomical and environmental matters which characterize the nursery production of fruit tree species, grapevine and olive trees.
- Making judgements: students will acquire the ability to weigh the agronomic practices with an interdisciplinary approach.
- Communication skills: students will acquire technical language and the ability to develop technical documents using appropriate terminology.
- Learning skills: students will acquire the ability to consult and use bibliographic sources for updating and critical analysis of knowledge in the field of propagation.

119403 -

Second Semester 6ita
119404 - TRAINEESHIP

Second Semester 4ita
119402 - - 8- -

Learning objectives

Modulo di Vivaismo delle piante forestali
Train the student on the applicationprinciples of setting up and managing a forest nursery, consolidating and expanding the understanding of the operational activities in the nursery and in the plantations. Ability to apply the knowledge acquired in forestrymaterial production programs. Develop a critical and independentsense to make appropriate choices and define future projects.


Modulo di Entomologia
Knowledge and understanding skills
The teaching aims to develop students' knowledge and understanding skills, such as:
- Knowing and verifying the salient features of the entomological world
- To know the logic of behavior in the greenhouse and open field
- To know and test sampling methodologies in orchards
Applied knowledge and understanding
The teaching will enable the application of knowledge and understanding, making it possible, for example, to
- Develop monitoring methodologies in the orchard
- Develop manual skills in entomological management at nursery and field level
Autonomy of judgement
Teaching will enable autonomy of judgement to be developed at various levels, such as
- hypothesising the main phytophagous insects of fruit plants
- propose the most appropriate monitoring strategies
Communication skills
Participating in lectures and exercises and making independent use of the material provided will facilitate the development and application of communication skills, such as
- provide a sufficient range of practical examples of the application of monitoring systems in orchards
- using appropriate and up-to-date technical agronomic vocabulary.
Ability to learn Participating in lectures and exercises and making independent use of the material provided will facilitate the consolidation of learning skills.
- stimulate an autonomous program of continuous knowledge updating.
- autonomously identify ways to acquire information from the experiential knowledge of farmers and nursery managers and the professional knowledge of agronomists
- identify and use the most useful sources of information for personal updating.


Modulo di Vivaismo delle piante arboree da frutto
The laboratory activities aim to enable the student to acquire knowledge of how to organize the nursery spaces both in protected and outdoors environment, to acquire the autonomy in the choice of production factors and execution of sowing, cutting, adventitious rooting process, grafting and transplanting techniques of fruit plants.



Modulo di Normativa Vivaistica
Provide students with concepts related to the regulatory aspects of the tree and shrub nursery sector in Italy and Europe
Knowledge and understanding
The aim of the course is to develop in students knowledge of the regulatory framework of the tree and shrub nursery sector in Italy and Europe
Applied knowledge and understanding
The course will allow them to apply knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework for the production and marketing of tree and shrub plants
Autonomy of judgment
The course will allow them to develop autonomy of judgment of the regulatory framework for the production of tree and shrub plants
Learning skills
Ability to use appropriate and up-to-date technical language.


Modulo di Patologia
Knowledge and understanding: knowing the main diseases of the most important tree tree crops, considering their etiology, biology, epidemiology and control strategies.
Applied knowledge and understanding: knowing how to recognize the main symptomatic manifestations, knowing how to draw up a crop health history, knowing how to manage a crop or plant disease.
Making judgements: beingable to formulate a hypothesis on the etiology of a disease and decide the best management strategy
Communication skills: beingable to talk about an illnessusing technical terms, knowing how to correctly define the different symptomatic manifestations
Learning skills: be able to carry out bibliographic research to investigate the etiology, biology and management of a disease, using manuals, textbooks and reliable websites





MODULE IISecond Semester2ita

Learning objectives

The laboratory activities aim to enable the student to acquire knowledge of how to organize the nursery spaces both in protected and outdoors environment, to acquire the autonomy in the choice of production factors and execution of sowing, cutting, adventitious rooting process, grafting and transplanting techniques of fruit plants.

MODULE IISecond Semester2ita

Learning objectives

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Learn the main notions regarding the application principles of forest nurseries.
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Know how to apply the methodologies necessary for the development and management of a forest nursery. Collect useful data to know the methods of sowing, transplanting, and planting of each woody species in the various Italian forestry consortia, in arboriculture projects and in urban greenery; understand the biological and qualitative principles that guide technical pruning activities.
MAKING JUDGMENTS
To be able to interpret experimental results and know how to apply the knowledge acquired in programs to produce high-quality forestry material. Develop a critical and independent sense to make adequate choices and define future projects, demonstrating a professional approach both to devise and support arguments and to solve problems of management, conservation, and enrichment of public and private green areas.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Acquire technical terminology to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to the scientific and public community in a clear and detailed way.
LEARNING SKILLS
Develop learning skills necessary to undertake subsequent studies with a high degree of autonomy. Recognize and design a forest nursery with reference to the conservation of local biodiversity, including a reflection on related social, scientific, or ethical issues.

MODULE IISecond Semester2ita

Learning objectives

Provide students with concepts related to the regulatory aspects of the tree and shrub nursery sector in Italy and Europe
Knowledge and understanding
The aim of the course is to develop in students knowledge of the regulatory framework of the tree and shrub nursery sector in Italy and Europe
Applied knowledge and understanding
The course will allow them to apply knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework for the production and marketing of tree and shrub plants
Autonomy of judgment
The course will allow them to develop autonomy of judgment of the regulatory framework for the production of tree and shrub plants
Learning skills
Ability to use appropriate and up-to-date technical language.

MODULE IISecond Semester1ita

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding: knowing the main diseases of the most important tree tree crops, considering their etiology, biology, epidemiology and control strategies.
Applied knowledge and understanding: knowing how to recognize the main symptomatic manifestations, knowing how to draw up a crop health history, knowing how to manage a crop or plant disease.
Making judgements: beingable to formulate a hypothesis on the etiology of a disease and decide the best management strategy
Communication skills: beingable to talk about an illnessusing technical terms, knowing how to correctly define the different symptomatic manifestations
Learning skills: be able to carry out bibliographic research to investigate the etiology, biology and management of a disease, using manuals, textbooks and reliable websites

MODULE IISecond Semester1ita

Learning objectives

To provide students with: i) concepts related to entomological monitoring systems both in cape and greenhouse; ii) to carry out direct and indirect monitoring activities

119396 - - 8- -

Learning objectives

The course aims to present some aspects of floricultural practice through lectures based on the “learning by doing” type of laboratory teaching. Through laboratory activities, students will be able to acquire knowledge about planting, cuttings, use of containers (pots), and choice of substrates within a floricultural nursery. At the end of the teaching, students will have acquired adequate knowledge and skills in the field of floricultural nursery (applying knowledge and understanding), independently and with adequate critical ability (making judgements). In addition, the course will pay attention to improving the communication skills (communication skills) of students in different professional contexts who will also acquire skills to promote their own self-aggrandizement (learning skills).

MODULE IISecond Semester2ita

Learning objectives

The course aims to introduce the vegetable nursery sector through technical-practical lessons based on the “learning by doing” type of laboratory teaching. Therefore, through laboratory activities students will gain knowledge about the agronomic management of a vegetable nursery (preparation of containers, gamic and agamic propagation methods, grafting). By the end of the course, students will have acquired adequate knowledge and skills in the field of nurseries (applying knowledge and understanding), independently and with adequate critical ability (making judgements). In addition, the course will pay attention to improving the communication skills (communication skills) of students in different professional contexts who will also acquire skills to promote their own self-aggrandizement (learning skills).

MODULE IISecond Semester2ita

Learning objectives

The course aims to present some aspects of floricultural practice through lectures based on the “learning by doing” type of laboratory teaching. Through laboratory activities, students will be able to acquire knowledge about planting, cuttings, use of containers (pots), and choice of substrates within a floricultural nursery. At the end of the teaching, students will have acquired adequate knowledge and skills in the field of floricultural nursery (applying knowledge and understanding), independently and with adequate critical ability (making judgements). In addition, the course will pay attention to improving the communication skills (communication skills) of students in different professional contexts who will also acquire skills to promote their own self-aggrandizement (learning skills).

MODULE IISecond Semester2ita

Learning objectives

Provide students with concepts related to the regulatory aspects of the herbaceous plant nursery sector in Italy and Europe
Knowledge and understanding
The aim of the course is to develop in students knowledge of the regulatory framework of the herbaceous plant nursery sector in Italy and Europe
Applied knowledge and understanding
The course will allow to apply knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework of the production and marketing of herbaceous plants
Autonomy of judgment
The course will allow to develop autonomy of judgment of the regulatory framework of the production of herbaceous plants
Learning skills
Ability to use an appropriate and updated technical language.

MODULE IISecond Semester1ita

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding: knowing the maindiseases of the mostimportanttreetreecrops, consideringtheiretiology, biology, epidemiology and control strategies.
Applied knowledge and understanding: knowinghow to recognize the mainsymptomaticmanifestations, knowinghow to draw up a crop health history, knowinghow to manage a crop or plantdisease.
Making judgements: beingable to formulate a hypothesis on the etiology of a disease and decide the best management strategy
Communication skills: beingable to talk about an illnessusing technical terms, knowinghow to correctlydefine the differentsymptomaticmanifestations
Learning skills: be able to carry out bibliographicresearch to investigate the etiology, biology and management of a disease, usingmanuals, textbooks and reliable websites

MODULE IISecond Semester1ita

Learning objectives


To provide students with: concepts related to entomological monitoring systems both in field and greenhouse; to carry out direct and indirect monitoring activities
Knowledge and understanding skills
The teaching aims to develop students' knowledge and understanding skills, such as:
- Knowing and understanding the salient features of the entomological world
- knowing the logic of post-embryonic development and the fundamental morphological characters. - To know and understand the biology and ethology of insects, with particular regard to phytophagous and beneficial insects
Applied knowledge and understanding
Teaching will enable knowledge and understanding to be applied, for example
- Recognize an insect down to family level.
- Apply population control systems according to the ethology of the phytophagous
- Develop manual skills in entomological management at both the nursery and field level
- Identify the logic of agricultural production and develop appropriate entomological pest control systems
Autonomy of judgement
Teaching allows the development of autonomy of judgement at various levels, such as
- Hypothesizing the main phytophagous insects of greenhouses and open fields
- propose the most appropriate control strategies
Communication skills
Participating in lectures and exercises, making independent use of the material provided will facilitate the development and application of communication skills, such as
- provide a sufficient range of practical examples of the application of recognition and control systems
- using appropriate and up-to-date technical agronomic vocabulary.
Learning skills
Participating in the lectures and exercises, making independent use of the material made available will facilitate the consolidation of one's learning skills, enabling one to, for example
- stimulate an autonomous program of continuous knowledge updating.
- autonomously identify ways to acquire information from the experiential knowledge of farmers and nursery managers and the professional knowledge of agronomists
- identify and use the most useful sources of information for personal updating.

SUBJECTSEMESTERCFUSSDLANGUAGE
119405 -

First Semester 6AGR/01ita

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding
The course deals with a subject, economics, which requires the ability to abstract and understand graphs and figures. It aims to raise awareness of the main operating mechanisms of the economic system in general and of the plant nursery sector in particular.
Applying knowledge and understanding
The topics addressed will be contextualized and applied to practical and real cases both on the demand and on the supply side. Students will acquire the ability to apply the theoretical foundations to real cases of plant nursery enterprises.
Making judgements
Referring to one's own experience as consumers, the course will help to acquire awareness of the determinants of one's economic choices and to formulate one's own independent judgment on the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of such choices.
Communication skills
Communication skills are strengthenedthrough a constant emphasis on the use of appropriate and understandable terminology. The various examples that are discussed in the lessons all derive from the daily experience of participants in the economic system and in this senserepresent a reference for communicating to others the relevance of the economic dimension of every human activity, in particular those that concern the nursery plant system.
Learning skills
Learning skills will be improved by connecting different social and economic variables in order to be able to evaluate the evolution of the socioeconomic context in which agricultural farms and plant nusery enterprises operate. To provide students with the elements to better learn the contents of the subsequent economics coursesthatthey will have to undertake during the degree course.

119407 - TRAINEESHIP

First Semester 16ita
119406 - - 8- -

Learning objectives

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The student will acquire the basic knowledge useful for carrying out the professional activity.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The student will have the opportunity to apply knowledge in a working environment, with an understanding of technical terms and the ability to manage professional practices and interact with other professional figures.
MAKING JUDGEMENTS
The student will be able to independently develop evaluations of their professional activity.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to work in a team and relate.
LEARNING SKILLS
Learning will also be verified through work groups on specific topics.

MODULE II4ita

Learning objectives

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The student will acquire the basic knowledge useful for carrying out the professional activity.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The student will have the opportunity to apply knowledge in a working environment, with an understanding of technical terms and the ability to manage professional practices and interact with other professional figures.
MAKING JUDGEMENTS
The student will be able to independently develop evaluations of their professional activity.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to work in a team and relate.
LEARNING SKILLS
Learning will also be verified through work groups on specific topics.

MODULE II4ita

Learning objectives

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The student will acquire the basic knowledge useful for carrying out the professional activity.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The student will have the opportunity to apply knowledge in a working environment, with an understanding of technical terms and the ability to manage professional practices and interact with other professional figures.
MAKING JUDGEMENTS
The student will be able to independently develop evaluations of their professional activity.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to work in a team and relate.
LEARNING SKILLS
Learning will also be verified through work groups on specific topics.

119408 - TRAINEESHIP

Second Semester 28ita
119409 - FINAL TEST

Second Semester 2ita
CHOICE GROUPSYEAR/SEMESTERCFUSSDLANGUAGE