The general educational objective of the Wood Technology Course is to contribute to outlining the role that forests and trees play and the functions they perform both in natural environments and in anthropized and urban areas. Among the ecosystem services, those included in the macro-category "supply" are discussed in particular. The course is declined in a context that highlights the use of the wood resource sustainable from an environmental, economic and social point of view.
A) OBIETTIVI FORMATIVI SPECIFICI
The course aims to acquire advanced knowledge A) in the technological characteristics of trees in forestry and urban contexts, B) in the field of wood products and derivatives. To this end, the course provides the tools to acquire basic knowledge on the formation of wood tissues, on the anatomical structure, on the micro and macroscopic characteristics of wood, as well as on the chemical, physical and mechanical properties of wood and derivatives. The basics of the main processing processes of both wood and innovative wood-based products are provided, in a context of sustainability of the use of wood resources and ecosystem services.
B) RISULTATI DI APPRENDIMENTO ATTESI
1) Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge of the morpho-anatomical characteristics of wood, with correlation between structure and function, of the properties of wood and its uses; of the main processes of wood and derived products, of the treatments, including innovative and low-impact, to which they can be subjected, of the defects and behavior of wood and derivatives, according to the environments of conservation or operation.
Knowledge and understanding are based on the ecosystem and environmental sustainability principles.
2) Applying knowledge and understanding)
Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts of wood behavior: hygroscopicity, hygroscopic balance, shrinkage and swelling, anisotropy and durability, including induced; knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of wood assortments, their use, defects and their technological quality, first processing techniques/processes and the main products that can be obtained; knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of wood necessary for correct use, according to the conservation or operating environments, in the various possible applications.
The knowledge and skills acquired are intended to support judgments and resolve issues relating to the management of forests, also in urban and peri-urban contexts, the production of wood and its use. These skills are expressed according to ecosystem and environmental sustainability principles, with a professional and ethically correct approach.
3) Making judgments
To be able to collect data and interpret the results obtained from the observation of the trunk, the wood of the derivative or the artifact to draw judgments supported by a scientific methodological approach, knowing how to choose the most appropriate methodology for the specific case, taking into account the sustainability of the processes.
4) Communication skills
To be able to communicate in the appropriate language with specialist and non-specialist interlocutors, correctly using the scientific and technical terminology of the wood sector.
5) Learning skills
Develop learning skills necessary to keep preparation up to date and to undertake subsequent studies with a high degree of autonomy. To this end, the use of scientific texts and electronic resources from the library system is recommended.
Forest logging and dendrometry applications
a) EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (TEACHED EXCLUSIVELY IN ITALIAN)
The course aims at the acquisition of advanced knowledge aimed at the effective application of silvicultural projects. In particular, the basis for applying sustainable forest management will be provided through the science of forest logging. In particular, adequate emphasis will be given to the concept of Reduced Impact Logging applied in national and extra-national contexts. Furthermore, knowledge will be provided for determining the volume of the main woody assortments and the main dendrometric parameters characterizing forest stands.
b) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
At the end of the course, students must be able to:
1) know the legislative and technical principles managing forest logging in Italy and abroad;
2) analyze a silvicultural project and make it executive through the techniques resulting from low-impact forest logging;
3) knowing how to operate independently in evaluating the correct execution of forest logging carried out as part of an harvesting project;
4) acquire communication skills at a technical and scientific level, aimed at presenting one's arguments properly or expressing evaluations on concrete cases;
5) have the ability to know how to seek and learn scientific and technological innovations aimed at the sector of low-impact forest logging, making use of national and international officially recognized databases.
6) knowledge of the main tools and methodologies for measuring trees, assortments and forest stands.
7) acquire the ability to structure an assessment of the mass present on a forest stand and use of cubic volume tables
8) knowledge of the estimated increases in forest stands.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Knowledge and Understanding: Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of urban and peri-urban green space management, including the ecological, social, and economic benefits of green areas. They will learn about relevant national and international regulations and guidelines, and grasp the fundamental principles of green space planning and design, as well as sustainable management and maintenance techniques.
2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding: Students will apply their theoretical and practical knowledge to develop and implement green space planning and design strategies. They will use tools and methodologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and territorial analysis to design and manage green areas. They will be capable of creating sustainable green spaces and applying management and maintenance techniques, including the use of biostimulants and organic fertilizers, and practices for irrigation and pruning.
3. Making Judgements: Students will develop the ability to critically evaluate green space projects from planning through to management and maintenance. They will be able to make informed judgments about design choices and management techniques, considering ecological, economic, and social factors. They will work on real case studies to refine their critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
4. Communication Skills: Students will be able to clearly communicate their ideas and proposals through oral and written presentations. They will demonstrate skills in preparing project documents and presenting group project results and case studies, using appropriate technical language and visual tools such as technical drawings and design software.
5. Learning Skills: Students will develop skills for autonomous and continuous learning, leveraging practical experiences and feedback received throughout the course. They will be able to adapt to new challenges and techniques in the field of green space planning and design, demonstrating the ability to apply acquired knowledge to real-world situations and diverse contexts.
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MAURIZIO SABATTI
9
AGR/05
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FABIO RECANATESI
6
AGR/10
Learning objectives
Learning Outcomes:
1. Knowledge and Understanding: Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of urban and peri-urban green space management, including the ecological, social, and economic benefits of green areas. They will learn about relevant national and international regulations and guidelines, and grasp the fundamental principles of green space planning and design, as well as sustainable management and maintenance techniques.
2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding: Students will apply their theoretical and practical knowledge to develop and implement green space planning and design strategies. They will use tools and methodologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and territorial analysis to design and manage green areas. They will be capable of creating sustainable green spaces and applying management and maintenance techniques, including the use of biostimulants and organic fertilizers, and practices for irrigation and pruning.
3. Making Judgements: Students will develop the ability to critically evaluate green space projects from planning through to management and maintenance. They will be able to make informed judgments about design choices and management techniques, considering ecological, economic, and social factors. They will work on real case studies to refine their critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
4. Communication Skills: Students will be able to clearly communicate their ideas and proposals through oral and written presentations. They will demonstrate skills in preparing project documents and presenting group project results and case studies, using appropriate technical language and visual tools such as technical drawings and design software.
5. Learning Skills: Students will develop skills for autonomous and continuous learning, leveraging practical experiences and feedback received throughout the course. They will be able to adapt to new challenges and techniques in the field of green space planning and design, demonstrating the ability to apply acquired knowledge to real-world situations and diverse contexts.
1. Knowledge and understanding
The course aims to provide the knowledge of basic agronomy, and the full understanding of the topics developed during lectures, for their application in the management of cropping systems in both urban environment and protected areas. The students will acquire the basic knowledge of the factors influencing crop production (relations soil-plant-atmosphere) and the agronomic practices that regulate them.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding
Upon ending the course, students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and the understanding of the principles of agronomy, so that they will have a professional approach to their future job and the ability to elaborate and solve the most common problems of cropping systems’ management.
3. Making judgements
Students will be able to compare, choose, and plan the most common agronomic practices, adapting them to specific production contexts and company’s targets.
4. Communication skills
Students will develop the ability to communicate the acquired concepts with an appropriate terminology to all the stakeholders of the sector.
5. Learning skills
Upon ending the course, students will have developed the knowledge useful for future competences, skills, and judgment in the management of crop production in both urban environment and protected areas.
SISTEMI COLTURALI
EMANUELE RADICETTI
4
AGR/02
Learning objectives
1. Knowledge and understanding
The course aims to provide the knowledge of basic agronomy, and the full understanding of the topics developed during lectures, for their application in the management of cropping systems in both urban environment and protected areas. The students will acquire the basic knowledge of the factors influencing crop production (relations soil-plant-atmosphere) and the agronomic practices that regulate them.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding
Upon ending the course, students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and the understanding of the principles of agronomy, so that they will have a professional approach to their future job and the ability to elaborate and solve the most common problems of cropping systems’ management.
3. Making judgements
Students will be able to compare, choose, and plan the most common agronomic practices, adapting them to specific production contexts and company’s targets.
4. Communication skills
Students will develop the ability to communicate the acquired concepts with an appropriate terminology to all the stakeholders of the sector.
5. Learning skills
Upon ending the course, students will have developed the knowledge useful for future competences, skills, and judgment in the management of crop production in both urban environment and protected areas.
1. Knowledge and understanding
The course aims to provide the full understanding of the topics developed during lectures, for their application in the management of cropping systems in urban environment. The students will acquire the basic knowledge for an efficient and sustainable management of urban green spaces, optimizing the available resources. They will be also able to recognize (through the seed or plant) and describe the most common grasses used in green spaces.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding
Upon ending the course, students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and the understanding of the principles of cropping systems, so that they will have a professional approach to their future job and the ability to elaborate and solve the most common problems of the establishment and management of urban greening.
3. Making judgements
Students will be able to compare, choose, and plan the most common agronomic practices, adapting them to specific environments and targets. Moreover, they will be able to choose the most appropriate turfgrass species to plant, based on the specific pedo-climatic conditions, aims, and available resources.
4. Communication skills
Students will develop the ability to communicate the acquired concepts with an appropriate terminology to all the stakeholders of the sector.
5. Learning skills
Upon ending the course, students will have developed the knowledge useful for future competences, skills, and judgment in the management of urban green spaces.
119705 - ECONOMICS, LEGISLATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES
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11
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Learning objectives
"Modulo di Economia e politiche ambientali"
Develop knowledge and skills relating to economics applied to the forestry sector and the environment.
The course is aimed at understanding: a) the basic elements of economics; b) the economic interpretative keys relating to the management of natural resources and environmental resources; c) the functioning of the wood products sector and markets; d) the basic principles and techniques of forestry appraisal with references to environmental appraisal.
The objective is to develop in students the ability to: autonomously interpret the economic processes that influence the sector and the environment in which they operate; autonomously evaluate the economic results of forestry companies and the validity of the investments made in them; independently develop simple forestry estimates.
These skills are also expressed in the development and use of adequate communication skills in the economic-estimative field.
Finally, it is intended to provide the fundamental economic principles so that the graduate has an adequate ability to learn even after obtaining the qualification both in the context of a master's degree course and life-long learning.
Ultimately, the aim is to train a graduate capable of operating in companies in the forest-wood-mobile system and, after an adequate period of training, in freelance professional activity.
"Modulo di Legislazione forestale e ambientale"
Reasoned knowledge of the applicable legislation - on regional, national and supranational bases - in forestry-environmental matters is a key topic for an agronomist and forestry doctor who wants to adequately interface with the structural and functional complexity of territorial systems and with the multifunctionality required in planning processes, management and conservation of natural resources. The course, therefore, following an introduction on the fundamental principles, history and sources of forestry-environmental law, aims at addressing the main issues with which operators in the sector must deal in the national and regional territories.
The course is therefore aimed at providing 1) knowledge of the relevant regulatory framework; 2) knowledge of the application measures relating to the aforementioned regulatory framework; 3) useful tools for students to develop independent analyzes and judgments when faced with the fundamental regulatory issues in this matter.
To do this, the course will be structured on a dialogic basis, with lessons that involve constant interaction between students and professor and will aim to stimulate the students' learning abilities as much as possible.
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LEGISLAZIONE FORESTALE E AMBIENTALE
GABRIELE SABATO
4
IUS/10
Learning objectives
Reasoned knowledge of the applicable legislation - on regional, national and supranational bases - in forestry-environmental matters is a key topic for an agronomist and forestry doctor who wants to adequately interface with the structural and functional complexity of territorial systems and with the multifunctionality required in planning processes, management and conservation of natural resources. The course, therefore, following an introduction on the fundamental principles, history and sources of forestry-environmental law, aims at addressing the main issues with which operators in the sector must deal in the national and regional territories.
The course is therefore aimed at providing 1) knowledge of the relevant regulatory framework; 2) knowledge of the application measures relating to the aforementioned regulatory framework; 3) useful tools for students to develop independent analyzes and judgments when faced with the fundamental regulatory issues in this matter.
To do this, the course will be structured on a dialogic basis, with lessons that involve constant interaction between students and professor and will aim to stimulate the students' learning abilities as much as possible.
Develop knowledge and skills relating to economics applied to the forestry sector and the environment.
The course is aimed at understanding: a) the basic elements of economics; b) the economic interpretative keys relating to the management of natural resources and environmental resources; c) the functioning of the wood products sector and markets; d) the basic principles and techniques of forestry appraisal with references to environmental appraisal.
The objective is to develop in students the ability to: autonomously interpret the economic processes that influence the sector and the environment in which they operate; autonomously evaluate the economic results of forestry companies and the validity of the investments made in them; independently develop simple forestry estimates.
These skills are also expressed in the development and use of adequate communication skills in the economic-estimative field.
Finally, it is intended to provide the fundamental economic principles so that the graduate has an adequate ability to learn even after obtaining the qualification both in the context of a master's degree course and life-long learning.
Ultimately, the aim is to train a graduate capable of operating in companies in the forest-wood-mobile system and, after an adequate period of training, in freelance professional activity.
The general educational objective of the Wood Technology Course is to contribute to outlining the role that forests and trees play and the functions they perform both in natural environments and in anthropized and urban areas. Among the ecosystem services, those included in the macro-category "supply" are discussed in particular. The course is declined in a context that highlights the use of the wood resource sustainable from an environmental, economic and social point of view.
A) OBIETTIVI FORMATIVI SPECIFICI
The course aims to acquire advanced knowledge A) in the technological characteristics of trees in forestry and urban contexts, B) in the field of wood products and derivatives. To this end, the course provides the tools to acquire basic knowledge on the formation of wood tissues, on the anatomical structure, on the micro and macroscopic characteristics of wood, as well as on the chemical, physical and mechanical properties of wood and derivatives. The basics of the main processing processes of both wood and innovative wood-based products are provided, in a context of sustainability of the use of wood resources and ecosystem services.
B) RISULTATI DI APPRENDIMENTO ATTESI
1) Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge of the morpho-anatomical characteristics of wood, with correlation between structure and function, of the properties of wood and its uses; of the main processes of wood and derived products, of the treatments, including innovative and low-impact, to which they can be subjected, of the defects and behavior of wood and derivatives, according to the environments of conservation or operation.
Knowledge and understanding are based on the ecosystem and environmental sustainability principles.
2) Applying knowledge and understanding)
Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts of wood behavior: hygroscopicity, hygroscopic balance, shrinkage and swelling, anisotropy and durability, including induced; knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of wood assortments, their use, defects and their technological quality, first processing techniques/processes and the main products that can be obtained; knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of wood necessary for correct use, according to the conservation or operating environments, in the various possible applications.
The knowledge and skills acquired are intended to support judgments and resolve issues relating to the management of forests, also in urban and peri-urban contexts, the production of wood and its use. These skills are expressed according to ecosystem and environmental sustainability principles, with a professional and ethically correct approach.
3) Making judgments
To be able to collect data and interpret the results obtained from the observation of the trunk, the wood of the derivative or the artifact to draw judgments supported by a scientific methodological approach, knowing how to choose the most appropriate methodology for the specific case, taking into account the sustainability of the processes.
4) Communication skills
To be able to communicate in the appropriate language with specialist and non-specialist interlocutors, correctly using the scientific and technical terminology of the wood sector.
5) Learning skills
Develop learning skills necessary to keep preparation up to date and to undertake subsequent studies with a high degree of autonomy. To this end, the use of scientific texts and electronic resources from the library system is recommended.
Forest logging and dendrometry applications
a) EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (TEACHED EXCLUSIVELY IN ITALIAN)
The course aims at the acquisition of advanced knowledge aimed at the effective application of silvicultural projects. In particular, the basis for applying sustainable forest management will be provided through the science of forest logging. In particular, adequate emphasis will be given to the concept of Reduced Impact Logging applied in national and extra-national contexts. Furthermore, knowledge will be provided for determining the volume of the main woody assortments and the main dendrometric parameters characterizing forest stands.
b) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
At the end of the course, students must be able to:
1) know the legislative and technical principles managing forest logging in Italy and abroad;
2) analyze a silvicultural project and make it executive through the techniques resulting from low-impact forest logging;
3) knowing how to operate independently in evaluating the correct execution of forest logging carried out as part of an harvesting project;
4) acquire communication skills at a technical and scientific level, aimed at presenting one's arguments properly or expressing evaluations on concrete cases;
5) have the ability to know how to seek and learn scientific and technological innovations aimed at the sector of low-impact forest logging, making use of national and international officially recognized databases.
6) knowledge of the main tools and methodologies for measuring trees, assortments and forest stands.
7) acquire the ability to structure an assessment of the mass present on a forest stand and use of cubic volume tables
8) knowledge of the estimated increases in forest stands.
The course aims to provide knowledge in the field of science and practice of forest cultivation, based on forest ecology, to meet the needs of individuals and communities, taking into account the demands of society, but preserving the quantity and quality of the forest heritage over time to make them available to future generations.
Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge of the structure, functioning and mechanisms of renewal of the arboreal component of the forest ecosystem and its regeneration methods. Ability to analyze and describe forest cenoses from a structural and management point of view. Understanding of the relationships between the forest and the physical and biological environment in which it grows, of the limiting factors and of the reaction to cultivation interventions. Degradation and improvement factors
Appling knowledge and understanding
Ability to provide guidance for the design and implementation of forest management interventions with a view to sustainable forest management, in the various forest communities considered (coppice, high forests, even-aged forests, uneven-aged forests).
Making judgments
Understanding the cultural status of each forest and proposing the most appropriate technical solution for its sustainable management, also through the ability to acquire and interpret the information contained in technical and scientific reference texts, defining the most appropriate management forms in relation to the characteristics of the forest systems, the needs of the property and society; knowing how to evaluate the different technical solutions and orient oneself in the choice of work systems in uses with reference to environmental protection and the health and safety of operators.
Communication skills
Ability to adequately represent the issues and possible solutions for better management of forest systems, ability to relate to other professional figures and to present the results of one's work, considering the purposes of the work and the interlocutor.
Learning skills
Develop learning skills needed to keep preparation up to date and to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy. To this end, the use of scientific texts and electronic resources from the Library is recommended.
1. Silviculture: general concepts, origins and objectives. Ecology and silviculture. Size, habit and growth of trees.
2. The forest site. Forest structure and processes. Silvicultural systems and types of silviculture. Forest management and treatment.
3. The high forest: clearcutting, patch clearcutting, shelterwood cutting. The irregular high forest: selection cutting. Comparisons between forms of treatment and new management criteria for high forests.
4. Intermediate treatments: release operations and thinnings.
5. Coppice management: simple coppice, coppice with standards and compound coppice. Conversion and transformation.
6. Protective forests. Silviculture and fires. Pasture in the forest. Windbreak. Conservation and silviculture. The recreational use of the forest. The cultural values of the forest.
examMode
The assessment of the knowledge acquired is achieved through an oral examination, at a fixed date, that will be published well in advance on the GOMP platform. The final examination will verify the preparation of the student on all the parts of the program. It will concern the discussion of three topics pertinent to the course. One of the topics can be chosen, agreed with the teacher, consisting in the discussion of a written report that deepens the silvicultural aspects of a scientific paper relevant to the course or of a real situation faced during field activities in the forest and/or of direct knowledge of the student.
Evaluation criteria:
- knowledge of course contents;
- ability to integrate and critically discuss the course contents;
- skill in planning a silvicultural activity starting from a real situation;
- level of clarity in exposition and proper use of technical terminology.
books
Piussi, P., Alberti, G. 2015 - Selvicoltura generale. Boschi, società e tecniche colturali. Collana Scienze Forestali e Ambientali. Compagnia delle Foreste Srl. Arezzo. 432 pp.
The book is available in the university library.
classRoomMode
The attendance of the course is not not compulsory, but is strongly recommended.
bibliography
Piussi, P. 1994. Selvicoltura generale. UTET, Torino. 422 pp.
Perrin H. 1986. Selvicoltura. Tomo II. Trattamento delle foreste: Teoria e paratica delle tecniche selvicolturali. AISF, Firenze. 430 pp.
Del Favero R.. 2004 - I Boschi delle Regioni Alpine Italiane. Tipologia, funzionamento, selvicoltura. Coop. Libraria Editrice Università di Padova.
Del Favero R.. 2008 - I Boschi delle Regioni Meridionali ed Insulari d’Italia. Tipologia, funzionamento, selvicoltura. Coop. Libraria Editrice Università di Padova.
Del Favero R.. 2010 - I Boschi delle Regioni dell’Italia centrale. Tipologia, funzionamento, selvicoltura. oop. Libraria Editrice Università di Padova.
The books are available in the university library.
1. Knowledge and understanding
The course aims to provide the full understanding of the topics developed during lectures, for their application in the management of cropping systems. The students will acquire the basic knowledge for an efficient and sustainable management of cropping systems mostly spread in protected areas, optimizing the available resources.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding
Upon ending the course, students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and the understanding of the principles of cropping systems, so that they will have a professional approach to their future job and the ability to elaborate and solve the most common problems of cropping systems grown in protected areas.
3. Making judgements
Students will be able to compare, choose, and plan the most common agronomic practices, adapting them to specific environments and targets.
4. Communication skills
Students will develop the ability to communicate the acquired concepts with an appropriate terminology to all the stakeholders of the sector.
5. Learning skills
Upon ending the course, students will have developed the knowledge useful for future competences, skills, and judgment in the management of cropping systems.
SISTEMI COLTURALI
EMANUELE RADICETTI
4
AGR/02
Learning objectives
1. Knowledge and understanding
The course aims to provide the knowledge of basic agronomy, and the full understanding of the topics developed during lectures, for their application in the management of cropping systems in both urban environment and protected areas. The students will acquire the basic knowledge of the factors influencing crop production (relations soil-plant-atmosphere) and the agronomic practices that regulate them.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding
Upon ending the course, students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and the understanding of the principles of agronomy, so that they will have a professional approach to their future job and the ability to elaborate and solve the most common problems of cropping systems’ management.
3. Making judgements
Students will be able to compare, choose, and plan the most common agronomic practices, adapting them to specific production contexts and company’s targets.
4. Communication skills
Students will develop the ability to communicate the acquired concepts with an appropriate terminology to all the stakeholders of the sector.
5. Learning skills
Upon ending the course, students will have developed the knowledge useful for future competences, skills, and judgment in the management of crop production in both urban environment and protected areas.
1. Knowledge and understanding
The course aims to provide the full understanding of the topics developed during lectures, for their application in the management of cropping systems. The students will acquire the basic knowledge for an efficient and sustainable management of cropping systems mostly spread in protected areas, optimizing the available resources.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding
Upon ending the course, students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and the understanding of the principles of cropping systems, so that they will have a professional approach to their future job and the ability to elaborate and solve the most common problems of cropping systems grown in protected areas.
3. Making judgements
Students will be able to compare, choose, and plan the most common agronomic practices, adapting them to specific environments and targets.
4. Communication skills
Students will develop the ability to communicate the acquired concepts with an appropriate terminology to all the stakeholders of the sector.
5. Learning skills
Upon ending the course, students will have developed the knowledge useful for future competences, skills, and judgment in the management of cropping systems.
119705 - ECONOMICS, LEGISLATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES
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11
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Learning objectives
"Modulo di Economia e politiche ambientali"
Develop knowledge and skills relating to economics applied to the forestry sector and the environment.
The course is aimed at understanding: a) the basic elements of economics; b) the economic interpretative keys relating to the management of natural resources and environmental resources; c) the functioning of the wood products sector and markets; d) the basic principles and techniques of forestry appraisal with references to environmental appraisal.
The objective is to develop in students the ability to: autonomously interpret the economic processes that influence the sector and the environment in which they operate; autonomously evaluate the economic results of forestry companies and the validity of the investments made in them; independently develop simple forestry estimates.
These skills are also expressed in the development and use of adequate communication skills in the economic-estimative field.
Finally, it is intended to provide the fundamental economic principles so that the graduate has an adequate ability to learn even after obtaining the qualification both in the context of a master's degree course and life-long learning.
Ultimately, the aim is to train a graduate capable of operating in companies in the forest-wood-mobile system and, after an adequate period of training, in freelance professional activity.
"Modulo di Legislazione forestale e ambientale"
Reasoned knowledge of the applicable legislation - on regional, national and supranational bases - in forestry-environmental matters is a key topic for an agronomist and forestry doctor who wants to adequately interface with the structural and functional complexity of territorial systems and with the multifunctionality required in planning processes, management and conservation of natural resources. The course, therefore, following an introduction on the fundamental principles, history and sources of forestry-environmental law, aims at addressing the main issues with which operators in the sector must deal in the national and regional territories.
The course is therefore aimed at providing 1) knowledge of the relevant regulatory framework; 2) knowledge of the application measures relating to the aforementioned regulatory framework; 3) useful tools for students to develop independent analyzes and judgments when faced with the fundamental regulatory issues in this matter.
To do this, the course will be structured on a dialogic basis, with lessons that involve constant interaction between students and professor and will aim to stimulate the students' learning abilities as much as possible.
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LEGISLAZIONE FORESTALE E AMBIENTALE
GABRIELE SABATO
4
IUS/10
Learning objectives
Reasoned knowledge of the applicable legislation - on regional, national and supranational bases - in forestry-environmental matters is a key topic for an agronomist and forestry doctor who wants to adequately interface with the structural and functional complexity of territorial systems and with the multifunctionality required in planning processes, management and conservation of natural resources. The course, therefore, following an introduction on the fundamental principles, history and sources of forestry-environmental law, aims at addressing the main issues with which operators in the sector must deal in the national and regional territories.
The course is therefore aimed at providing 1) knowledge of the relevant regulatory framework; 2) knowledge of the application measures relating to the aforementioned regulatory framework; 3) useful tools for students to develop independent analyzes and judgments when faced with the fundamental regulatory issues in this matter.
To do this, the course will be structured on a dialogic basis, with lessons that involve constant interaction between students and professor and will aim to stimulate the students' learning abilities as much as possible.
Develop knowledge and skills relating to economics applied to the forestry sector and the environment.
The course is aimed at understanding: a) the basic elements of economics; b) the economic interpretative keys relating to the management of natural resources and environmental resources; c) the functioning of the wood products sector and markets; d) the basic principles and techniques of forestry appraisal with references to environmental appraisal.
The objective is to develop in students the ability to: autonomously interpret the economic processes that influence the sector and the environment in which they operate; autonomously evaluate the economic results of forestry companies and the validity of the investments made in them; independently develop simple forestry estimates.
These skills are also expressed in the development and use of adequate communication skills in the economic-estimative field.
Finally, it is intended to provide the fundamental economic principles so that the graduate has an adequate ability to learn even after obtaining the qualification both in the context of a master's degree course and life-long learning.
Ultimately, the aim is to train a graduate capable of operating in companies in the forest-wood-mobile system and, after an adequate period of training, in freelance professional activity.
119707 - LABORATORIO PER LO SVILUPPO DI PROGETTI MULTIDISCIPLINARI 2
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Learning objectives
The workshop aims to develop students' interaction skills and their propensity to integrate concepts and didactic notions obtained from teaching in the first years of the course and pursues the following learning objectives:
Module A
Knowledge and comprehension skills
Knowledge of the specific composition and ecological roles in a defined forest ecosystem.
Applied knowledge and understanding
Understanding of the multidisciplinary approach to the study and analysis of these ecological systems and integrated discussion of specific problems
Autonomy of judgement
Interpretation of the situations addressed, in analogy with what was discussed during the workshop.
Ability to synthesise and communicate effectively in the description of the topics addressed.
Ability to learn
Knowledge of the subjects involved in the workshop and critical ability to understand the crucial aspects of different situations and how to deal with them.
Module B
The course, through field activities, will help students develop practical abilities to carry out, independently, the critical assessment of a cropping system in both rural and urban environment. Upon ending the course, students will be able to: i) recognize and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the system taken into consideration, ii) provide possible solutions. 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 C
TEACHED EXCLUSIVELY IN ITALIAN
a) EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The aim will be to provide the skills for a context analysis of an integrated planning for forest logging activities.
b) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
At the end of the course, students must be able to:
1) verify the coherence of the project with the legislative and technical principles that regulate forest logging in Italy;
2) carry out a silvicultural project;
3) be able to operate independently in evaluating the correct planning within a forest harvesting project;
4) acquire communication skills at a technical and scientific level, aimed at properly presenting their arguments or expressing evaluations on concrete cases;
5) have the ability to know how to search for and learn scientific and technological innovations aimed at the low-impact forestry activities, using officially
MODULO A
MARCO COSIMO SIMEONE
1
AGR/05
Learning objectives
The workshop aims to develop students' interaction skills and their propensity to integrate concepts and didactic notions obtained from teaching in the first years of the course and pursues the following learning objectives:
Module A
Knowledge and comprehension skills
Knowledge of the specific composition and ecological roles in a defined forest ecosystem.
Applied knowledge and understanding
Understanding of the multidisciplinary approach to the study and analysis of these ecological systems and integrated discussion of specific problems
Autonomy of judgement
Interpretation of the situations addressed, in analogy with what was discussed during the workshop.
Ability to synthesise and communicate effectively in the description of the topics addressed.
Ability to learn
Knowledge of the subjects involved in the workshop and critical ability to understand the crucial aspects of different situations and how to deal with them.
The course, through field activities, will help students develop practical abilities to carry out, independently, the critical assessment of a cropping system in both rural and urban environment. Upon ending the course, students will be able to: i) recognize and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the system taken into consideration, ii) provide possible solutions. 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.
a) EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The aim will be to provide the skills for a context analysis of an integrated planning for forest logging activities.
b) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
At the end of the course, students must be able to:
1) verify the coherence of the project with the legislative and technical principles that regulate forest logging in Italy;
2) carry out a silvicultural project;
3) be able to operate independently in evaluating the correct planning within a forest harvesting project;
4) acquire communication skills at a technical and scientific level, aimed at properly presenting their arguments or expressing evaluations on concrete cases;
5) have the ability to know how to search for and learn scientific and technological innovations aimed at the low-impact forestry activities, using officially
