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SUBJECT SEMESTER CFU SSD LANGUAGE
120798 - AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND POLICY - 10 - -

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding
The course aims to develop knowledge and critical understanding of agricultural policy and the functioning of agri-food markets. Specifically, it focuses on:
a) the economic processes shaping national and international agri-food markets and the structural evolution of the agri-food system;
b) the role of European Union Agricultural Policies in managing agricultural markets, promoting environmental sustainability, influencing the economic performance and decisions of farms, and supporting rural development.
Applying knowledge and understanding
The knowledge and analytical skills acquired will be applied to the real economic contexts in which graduates will operate.
Making judgements
The objective is to enable students to develop independent judgment on issues related to the economic sustainability of agricultural sectors, production activities within the agri-food system, and agri-food market dynamics.
Communication skills
The course also aims to strengthen communication skills necessary for professional activities related to the implementation of agricultural and rural development policies and the functioning of agri-food markets.
Learning skills
It seeks to foster a continuous learning capacity, allowing graduates to adapt to the ongoing evolution of agricultural and rural development policies as well as market conditions.
AGRICULTURAL POLICIES AND MARKETS First Semester 5 AGRI-01/A ENG

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding
The course aims to develop knowledge and critical understanding of agricultural policy and the functioning of agri-food markets. Specifically, it focuses on:
a) the economic processes shaping national and international agri-food markets and the structural evolution of the agri-food system;
b) the role of European Union Agricultural Policies in managing agricultural markets, promoting environmental sustainability, influencing the economic performance and decisions of farms, and supporting rural development.
Applying knowledge and understanding
The knowledge and analytical skills acquired will be applied to the real economic contexts in which graduates will operate.
Making judgements
The objective is to enable students to develop independent judgment on issues related to the economic sustainability of agricultural sectors, production activities within the agri-food system, and agri-food market dynamics.
Communication skills
The course also aims to strengthen communication skills necessary for professional activities related to the implementation of agricultural and rural development policies and the functioning of agri-food markets.
Learning skills
It seeks to foster a continuous learning capacity, allowing graduates to adapt to the ongoing evolution of agricultural and rural development policies as well as market conditions.
120707 - SOFT SKILLS

 		First Semester 5 ENG

Learning objectives

Learning objectives
The course provides students with the basic tools to enter the international world of work, exploring various perspectives on human and professional interaction.
Knowledge and Understanding
The aim is to engage students by providing them with insights into how certain skills can be studied and developed to achieve better technical results.
Applied Knowledge and Understanding
The focus is on every possible work situation, from expressing a concept to others, through preparing a social media profile or CV, to conducting an interview, and even managing group interviews and giving a short presentation.
Making Judgments, Communication Skills, Learning Skills
Stress and teamwork management will be practiced with examples and business cases, which will then be applied to their future careers. All this while focusing on human skills that are sometimes overlooked, but which, when practiced, can provide essential support to students in the workplace.
121530 - LAND SURVEY AND MAPPING - 12 - -
LAND SURVEY TECNOLOGIES First Semester 6 AGRI-04/C ENG
GEOMATICS AND REMOTE SENSING First Semester 6 AGRI-04/C ENG
121531 - APPLIED SOIL SCIENCE - 12 - -
SOIL QUALITY AND REMEDIATION First Semester 6 AGRI-06/B ENG
121532 - STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL

 		First Semester 5 MATH-06/A ENG
121529 - RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

 		First Semester 5 AGRI-04/B ENG
120696 - APPLIED PHYTOPATHOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY - 5 - -

Learning objectives

Learning objectives
The course aims to provide theoretical and practical foundations for the assessment and monitoring of phytosanitary risks associated with pathogens and insect pests affecting agricultural and forest crops, including those in mountain systems. It covers advanced diagnostic, monitoring and forecasting techniques, as well as innovative and sustainable pest management strategies integrating biological, chemical, and cultural control methods. By the end of the course, students will be able to design and implement effective and sustainable approaches to plant protection using modern technologies.
Knowledge and understanding
Acquire in-depth knowledge of the biological and ecological principles underlying plant–pathogen–insect interactions and understand the theoretical basis of diagnostic tools, monitoring systems, and integrated pest management strategies in sustainable agriculture and forestry.
Applying knowledge and understanding
Apply theoretical and methodological knowledge to diagnose and manage plant health problems in real-world contexts, using advanced technologies for monitoring, forecasting, and phytosanitary risk assessment, with particular attention to mountain agroecosystems.
Making judgements
Develop critical thinking and independent judgement in evaluating alternative plant protection strategies, taking into account ecological, economic, and social implications, and proposing effective and sustainable management solutions.
Communication skills
Use appropriate technical and scientific terminology to effectively communicate concepts, data, and results related to applied phytopathology and entomology. Demonstrate the ability to transfer knowledge and innovations to various stakeholders, including researchers, technicians, farmers, and land managers.
Learning skills
Demonstrate the ability to independently update and expand knowledge, keeping pace with technological, methodological, and regulatory innovations in plant protection and pest management.
APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY First Semester 2.5 AGRI-05/A ENG

Learning objectives

Learning objectives
The course aims to provide theoretical and practical foundations for the assessment and monitoring of phytosanitary risks associated with pathogens and insect pests affecting agricultural and forest crops, including those in mountain systems. It covers advanced diagnostic, monitoring and forecasting techniques, as well as innovative and sustainable pest management strategies integrating biological, chemical, and cultural control methods. By the end of the course, students will be able to design and implement effective and sustainable approaches to plant protection using modern technologies.
Knowledge and understanding
Acquire in-depth knowledge of the biological and ecological principles underlying plant–pathogen–insect interactions and understand the theoretical basis of diagnostic tools, monitoring systems, and integrated pest management strategies in sustainable agriculture and forestry.
Applying knowledge and understanding
Apply theoretical and methodological knowledge to diagnose and manage plant health problems in real-world contexts, using advanced technologies for monitoring, forecasting, and phytosanitary risk assessment, with particular attention to mountain agroecosystems.
Making judgements
Develop critical thinking and independent judgement in evaluating alternative plant protection strategies, taking into account ecological, economic, and social implications, and proposing effective and sustainable management solutions.
Communication skills
Use appropriate technical and scientific terminology to effectively communicate concepts, data, and results related to applied phytopathology and entomology. Demonstrate the ability to transfer knowledge and innovations to various stakeholders, including researchers, technicians, farmers, and land managers.
Learning skills
Demonstrate the ability to independently update and expand knowledge, keeping pace with technological, methodological, and regulatory innovations in plant protection and pest management.
APPLIED PHYTOPATHOLOGY First Semester 2.5 AGRI-05/B ENG

Learning objectives

Learning objectives
The course aims to provide theoretical and practical foundations for the assessment and monitoring of phytosanitary risks associated with pathogens and insect pests affecting agricultural and forest crops, including those in mountain systems. It covers advanced diagnostic, monitoring and forecasting techniques, as well as innovative and sustainable pest management strategies integrating biological, chemical, and cultural control methods. By the end of the course, students will be able to design and implement effective and sustainable approaches to plant protection using modern technologies.
Knowledge and understanding
Acquire in-depth knowledge of the biological and ecological principles underlying plant–pathogen–insect interactions and understand the theoretical basis of diagnostic tools, monitoring systems, and integrated pest management strategies in sustainable agriculture and forestry.
Applying knowledge and understanding
Apply theoretical and methodological knowledge to diagnose and manage plant health problems in real-world contexts, using advanced technologies for monitoring, forecasting, and phytosanitary risk assessment, with particular attention to mountain agroecosystems.
Making judgements
Develop critical thinking and independent judgement in evaluating alternative plant protection strategies, taking into account ecological, economic, and social implications, and proposing effective and sustainable management solutions.
Communication skills
Use appropriate technical and scientific terminology to effectively communicate concepts, data, and results related to applied phytopathology and entomology. Demonstrate the ability to transfer knowledge and innovations to various stakeholders, including researchers, technicians, farmers, and land managers.
Learning skills
Demonstrate the ability to independently update and expand knowledge, keeping pace with technological, methodological, and regulatory innovations in plant protection and pest management.
120705 - ELECTIVE COURSES

 		Second Semester 10 ENG
121531 - APPLIED SOIL SCIENCE - 12 - -
SOIL MAPPING AND MONITORING First Semester 6 AGRI-06/C ENG
120798 - AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND POLICY - 10 - -

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding
The course aims to develop knowledge and critical understanding of agricultural policy and the functioning of agri-food markets. Specifically, it focuses on:
a) the economic processes shaping national and international agri-food markets and the structural evolution of the agri-food system;
b) the role of European Union Agricultural Policies in managing agricultural markets, promoting environmental sustainability, influencing the economic performance and decisions of farms, and supporting rural development.
Applying knowledge and understanding
The knowledge and analytical skills acquired will be applied to the real economic contexts in which graduates will operate.
Making judgements
The objective is to enable students to develop independent judgment on issues related to the economic sustainability of agricultural sectors, production activities within the agri-food system, and agri-food market dynamics.
Communication skills
The course also aims to strengthen communication skills necessary for professional activities related to the implementation of agricultural and rural development policies and the functioning of agri-food markets.
Learning skills
It seeks to foster a continuous learning capacity, allowing graduates to adapt to the ongoing evolution of agricultural and rural development policies as well as market conditions.
FARM MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENTS ANALYSIS First Semester 5 AGRI-01/A ENG

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding
The student will acquire knowledge regarding management and adaptation strategies sustainable from an economic point of view in different scenarios with particular reference to climate change and agricultural policy.
Applying knowledge and understanding
The skills acquired will allow the student to be able to reconstruct the technical-productive and economic sheets of the cultivation and breeding activities, identify possible future scenarios for farms and analyse investments.
Making judgements
The skills and knowledge acquired will allow the student to be able to select sustainable choices from an economic point of view for farms.
Communication skills
The knowledge acquired will allow the student an adequate ability to communicate effectively with other stakeholders and to collaborate with professionals in the sector regarding management and investments analysis.
Learning skills
The skills acquired will allow the student to learn autonomously, and to be able to carry out processing and analysis based on the specific case studies with which he will have to deal in his professional life regarding management and investments analysis.
SUBJECT SEMESTER CFU SSD LANGUAGE
120697 - MOUNTAIN FORESTS ECOLOGY - 10 - -

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge of how the structure and functioning of tree communities vary in relation to natural processes and the main approaches to monitor forest dynamics in relation to climate-change impacts and their importance for forest restoration. Understanding the contribution of forest ecosystems to biodiversity conservation and climate-change mitigation, as well as the main factors threatening forest conservation.
Applying knowledge and understanding
The knowledge gathered will serve to evaluate the conservation status and the ongoing dynamics in forest ecosystems in relation to their naturalness and climate-change response. Learn how to select the main metrics and technical and scientific approaches to operate the restoration of forest ecosystems in mountain environments in consideration of their ecological role and their main threatening factors.
Making judgements
Skills and knowledge acquired will provide the scientific bases to assess the conservation status and the naturalness of forest ecosystems in relation to the ongoing dynamics, and develop forest restoration activities in mountains territories to enhance their resilience.
Communication skills
Ability to communicate at the scientific or technical level on the factors promoting or threatening the conservation of forests and their role in biodiversity conservation and climate-change mitigation.
Learning skills
The scientific knowledge acquired will build the scientific bases for advancing the scientific methods for the quantitative description and monitoring of the conservation status of forest species and communities, and realize activities of ecological restoration of mountain forests.
MONITORING ECOSYSTEM DYNAMICS UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE Second Semester 5 BIOS-01/C ENG

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge of how the structure and functioning of tree communities vary in relation to natural processes and the main approaches to monitor forest dynamics in relation to climate-change impacts and their importance for forest restoration. Understanding the contribution of forest ecosystems to biodiversity conservation and climate-change mitigation, as well as the main factors threatening forest conservation.
Applying knowledge and understanding
The knowledge gathered will serve to evaluate the conservation status and the ongoing dynamics in forest ecosystems in relation to their naturalness and climate-change response. Learn how to select the main metrics and technical and scientific approaches to operate the restoration of forest ecosystems in mountain environments in consideration of their ecological role and their main threatening factors.
Making judgements
Skills and knowledge acquired will provide the scientific bases to assess the conservation status and the naturalness of forest ecosystems in relation to the ongoing dynamics, and develop forest restoration activities in mountains territories to enhance their resilience.
Communication skills
Ability to communicate at the scientific or technical level on the factors promoting or threatening the conservation of forests and their role in biodiversity conservation and climate-change mitigation.
Learning skills
The scientific knowledge acquired will build the scientific bases for advancing the scientific methods for the quantitative description and monitoring of the conservation status of forest species and communities, and realize activities of ecological restoration of mountain forests.
CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF MOUNTAIN FOREST ECOSYSTEMS Second Semester 5 BIOS-01/C ENG

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge of how the structure and functioning of tree communities vary in relation to natural processes and the main approaches to monitor forest dynamics in relation to climate-change impacts and their importance for forest restoration. Understanding the contribution of forest ecosystems to biodiversity conservation and climate-change mitigation, as well as the main factors threatening forest conservation.
Applying knowledge and understanding
The knowledge gathered will serve to evaluate the conservation status and the ongoing dynamics in forest ecosystems in relation to their naturalness and climate-change response. Learn how to select the main metrics and technical and scientific approaches to operate the restoration of forest ecosystems in mountain environments in consideration of their ecological role and their main threatening factors.
Making judgements
Skills and knowledge acquired will provide the scientific bases to assess the conservation status and the naturalness of forest ecosystems in relation to the ongoing dynamics, and develop forest restoration activities in mountains territories to enhance their resilience.
Communication skills
Ability to communicate at the scientific or technical level on the factors promoting or threatening the conservation of forests and their role in biodiversity conservation and climate-change mitigation.
Learning skills
The scientific knowledge acquired will build the scientific bases for advancing the scientific methods for the quantitative description and monitoring of the conservation status of forest species and communities, and realize activities of ecological restoration of mountain forests.
120698 - WILDLIFE MONITORING AND CONSERVATION - 5 - -

Learning objectives

Module: PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Learning objectives
The course provides students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills concerning the scientific principles, strategies, and techniques of wildlife conservation, with particular emphasis on mountain agroecosystems. It promotes an integrated approach combining ecology, land management, and sustainability, aiming to train professionals capable of analysing, planning, and assessing biodiversity conservation interventions in complex socio-ecological contexts.
Knowledge and Understanding
By the end of the course, students will be able to understand the ecological, genetic, and behavioural foundations of wildlife conservation, identify the main international and national legal frameworks (Conventions, EU Directives, IUCN Red List), describe the principal methods for wildlife census and monitoring, and interpret the relationships among land use, human activities, and wildlife dynamics in agricultural and mountain systems.
Applied Knowledge and Understanding
Students will also be able to apply techniques for collecting and analysing wildlife and environmental data, use databases and modelling tools to assess species distribution and habitat suitability, design management and conservation plans based on adaptive management principles, and propose effective measures to mitigate human–wildlife conflicts and promote targeted conservation actions.
Making Judgments
They will develop independent judgment in critically evaluating conservation programmes and actions, interpreting ecological data, and making evidence-based decisions that integrate ecological, socio-economic, and ethical considerations within management strategies.
Communication Skills
Students will acquire communication skills enabling them to present ecological data and results clearly and effectively to both specialist and non-specialist audiences, to write technical and scientific reports in English, and to employ graphical, cartographic, and multimedia tools for effective dissemination of information.
Learning Skills
The students will develop the ability to independently update their knowledge on emerging methods of monitoring and conservation, engage in continuous and interdisciplinary learning, and actively participate in research networks and international cooperation projects focused on biodiversity conservation.
PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION Second Semester 3 AGRI-09/C ENG

Learning objectives

Module: PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Learning objectives
The course provides students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills concerning the scientific principles, strategies, and techniques of wildlife conservation, with particular emphasis on mountain agroecosystems. It promotes an integrated approach combining ecology, land management, and sustainability, aiming to train professionals capable of analysing, planning, and assessing biodiversity conservation interventions in complex socio-ecological contexts.
Knowledge and Understanding
By the end of the course, students will be able to understand the ecological, genetic, and behavioural foundations of wildlife conservation, identify the main international and national legal frameworks (Conventions, EU Directives, IUCN Red List), describe the principal methods for wildlife census and monitoring, and interpret the relationships among land use, human activities, and wildlife dynamics in agricultural and mountain systems.
Applied Knowledge and Understanding
Students will also be able to apply techniques for collecting and analysing wildlife and environmental data, use databases and modelling tools to assess species distribution and habitat suitability, design management and conservation plans based on adaptive management principles, and propose effective measures to mitigate human–wildlife conflicts and promote targeted conservation actions.
Making Judgments
They will develop independent judgment in critically evaluating conservation programmes and actions, interpreting ecological data, and making evidence-based decisions that integrate ecological, socio-economic, and ethical considerations within management strategies.
Communication Skills
Students will acquire communication skills enabling them to present ecological data and results clearly and effectively to both specialist and non-specialist audiences, to write technical and scientific reports in English, and to employ graphical, cartographic, and multimedia tools for effective dissemination of information.
Learning Skills
The students will develop the ability to independently update their knowledge on emerging methods of monitoring and conservation, engage in continuous and interdisciplinary learning, and actively participate in research networks and international cooperation projects focused on biodiversity conservation.
COMPUTER VISION AND DATA ANALYSIS FOR WILDLIFE MONITORING Second Semester 2 INFO-01/A ENG

Learning objectives

Module: COMPUTER VISION AND DATA ANALYSIS FOR WILDLIFE MONITORING
Learning objectives
The objectives of the course Computer Vision and Data Analysis for Wildlife Monitoring are to introduce students to the use of advanced computer science and statistical tools for artificial vision applied to wildlife and environmental monitoring. Attendance at lectures and practical sessions, while optional, is strongly recommended.
Knowledge and Understanding
The course aims to develop in students the following knowledge and understanding skills:
• To know and understand the main characteristics of a computer vision problem and the related issues specific to its field of application.
• To know and understand the logic behind machine learning and the most common computer vision techniques.
• To know and understand how to develop simple machine learning models for image analysis and their training procedures.
Applied Knowledge and Understanding
The course will enable students to apply knowledge and understanding, allowing them, for example, to:
• Categorize problems into general classes.
• Match problems with the most suitable algorithms to solve them.
• Design and train artificial intelligence algorithms capable of classifying images, locating objects within an image, and counting them.
Making Judgments
The course will foster the development of independent judgment at different levels, such as:
• Recognizing potential sources of uncertainty in the estimation of wildlife variables obtained through computer vision.
• Proposing critical solutions to correct biases that affect the quality of such estimations.
Communication Skills
Attending lectures and/or independently using the provided learning materials will support the development and application of communication skills, such as:
• Providing an adequate range of practical examples of computer vision applications.
• Using appropriate and up-to-date technical and computer science terminology.
Learning Skills
Attending lectures and/or independently using the provided learning materials will also help consolidate learning skills, allowing students to:
• Activate a continuous self-improvement process to update their knowledge.
• Identify independently the most effective methods to acquire new information.
• Identify and use the most relevant sources of information for personal and professional development.
120699 - FIELD CAMP - QUANTITATIVE ECOLOGY RESEARCH METHODS

 		First Semester 5 BIOS-01/C ENG
120700 - FOREST AND OPERATION PLANNING - 10 - -

Learning objectives

Module: LOW-IMPACT FOREST TECHNOLOGIES
Learning objectives
The course provides students with advanced knowledge and practical skills concerning the scientific principles, strategies, and techniques for the effective planning and management of silvicultural projects. Specifically, the science of "Forest Logging" will provide the foundation for implementing sustainable forest management. Furthermore, due emphasis will be placed on the concept of Reduced Impact Logging applied in national and international contexts. Specifically, these criteria for sustainable forest management through low-impact forest logging will be differentiated based on the various forms of management, treatment, and types of forest crop care. Furthermore, the application foundations for the use of precision forest harvesting will be provided, ranging from the details of single yard/machine to the forest parcel management. The course promotes an integrated approach between the environment, forest management, mechanization, and sustainability, training professionals capable of analyzing, planning, and evaluating forest logging interventions in complex contexts.
Knowledge and Understanding
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to understand the fundamentals governing the planning and management of silvicultural projects, acquiring a deep understanding of the fundamentals of sustainable forest management through specific skills acquired through the study of the concepts of Reduced Impact Logging applied in national and international contexts and precision forestry.
Applied Knowledge and Understanding
Students will also be able to apply the criteria for sustainable forest management through low-impact forest logging, differentiating them based on the various forms of management, treatment, and forest crop care. Furthermore, they will acquire the application foundation for the use of precision forest harvesting, ranging from single yard/machine details to forest parcel management.
Making Judgments
Students will develop independent judgment in the critical analysis of forestry projects and interventions, in the results assessment and making evidence-based decisions that integrate environmental, socioeconomic and technical aspects into planning and management strategies.
Communication Skills
The students will be able to clearly and rigorously communicate the results of their analyses, draft technical and scientific reports, and use tools and new technologies for data presentation and dissemination and technology transfer.
Learning Skills
The students will develop the ability to independently update their knowledge on emerging methods for planning and managing silvicultural projects and implementing low-impact forest logging. They will also be able to learn continuously, interdisciplinary and actively participate in international research and cooperation networks and projects dedicated to sustainable forest management.
FOREST MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING Second Semester 5 AGRI-03/B ENG

Learning objectives

Module: FOREST MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide theoretical and operational knowledge for the sustainable planning and management of forest resources at both enterprise and territorial scales, within the framework of the ecological transition. It addresses the principles of ecological and multifunctional forest planning, integrating regulatory, technical, and digital aspects, with reference to Forest Information Systems and digital technologies for the sustainable management of forest resources. Special attention is devoted to the preparation of planning instruments such as forest management plans and protected area management plans, analyzing their structure, technical contents, and management objectives.
Knowledge and understanding
Students will acquire knowledge of the principles, methods, and purposes of sustainable forest planning and management, gaining an understanding of the legal and technical frameworks that regulate planning at enterprise, territorial, and protected area levels. They will develop an understanding of the concepts of multifunctionality, sustainability, and resilience in forest management, and will be able to interpret the relationships between ecological, socio-economic, and management factors that guide planning decisions.
Applying knowledge and understanding
Students will be able to apply methodologies and tools for the preparation of forest management and planning documents, using GIS and digital tools for spatial and territorial analysis. They will acquire the ability to draft and evaluate management plans in accordance with current regulations and sustainability goals, integrating ecological, inventory, and spatial data in the design of management interventions.
Making judgments
Students will develop the ability to critically assess different models and approaches to forest planning, interpreting management scenarios in relation to environmental, economic, and social objectives. They will be able to identify sustainable technical and managerial solutions that balance the multiple functions and uses of forests and express autonomous judgments on the adequacy of planning instruments within the context of the ecological transition.
Communication skills
Students will acquire the ability to prepare technical and cartographic reports summarizing management plans and to communicate clearly and professionally with technicians, administrators, and stakeholders, using appropriate scientific and technical terminology.
Learning skills
The course provides the basis for independently updating knowledge on tools, regulations, and technologies for forest planning and for pursuing further studies in sustainable and digital forest management. Students will develop the capacity to understand the interconnections among planning, monitoring, and adaptive management of forest strategies over the long term.
120706 - INTERNSHIP

 		First Semester 5 ENG
120700 - FOREST AND OPERATION PLANNING - 10 - -

Learning objectives

Module: LOW-IMPACT FOREST TECHNOLOGIES
Learning objectives
The course provides students with advanced knowledge and practical skills concerning the scientific principles, strategies, and techniques for the effective planning and management of silvicultural projects. Specifically, the science of "Forest Logging" will provide the foundation for implementing sustainable forest management. Furthermore, due emphasis will be placed on the concept of Reduced Impact Logging applied in national and international contexts. Specifically, these criteria for sustainable forest management through low-impact forest logging will be differentiated based on the various forms of management, treatment, and types of forest crop care. Furthermore, the application foundations for the use of precision forest harvesting will be provided, ranging from the details of single yard/machine to the forest parcel management. The course promotes an integrated approach between the environment, forest management, mechanization, and sustainability, training professionals capable of analyzing, planning, and evaluating forest logging interventions in complex contexts.
Knowledge and Understanding
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to understand the fundamentals governing the planning and management of silvicultural projects, acquiring a deep understanding of the fundamentals of sustainable forest management through specific skills acquired through the study of the concepts of Reduced Impact Logging applied in national and international contexts and precision forestry.
Applied Knowledge and Understanding
Students will also be able to apply the criteria for sustainable forest management through low-impact forest logging, differentiating them based on the various forms of management, treatment, and forest crop care. Furthermore, they will acquire the application foundation for the use of precision forest harvesting, ranging from single yard/machine details to forest parcel management.
Making Judgments
Students will develop independent judgment in the critical analysis of forestry projects and interventions, in the results assessment and making evidence-based decisions that integrate environmental, socioeconomic and technical aspects into planning and management strategies.
Communication Skills
The students will be able to clearly and rigorously communicate the results of their analyses, draft technical and scientific reports, and use tools and new technologies for data presentation and dissemination and technology transfer.
Learning Skills
The students will develop the ability to independently update their knowledge on emerging methods for planning and managing silvicultural projects and implementing low-impact forest logging. They will also be able to learn continuously, interdisciplinary and actively participate in international research and cooperation networks and projects dedicated to sustainable forest management.
LOW-IMPACT FOREST TECHNOLOGIES Second Semester 5 AGRI-03/C ENG

Learning objectives

Module: LOW-IMPACT FOREST TECHNOLOGIES
Learning objectives
The course provides students with advanced knowledge and practical skills concerning the scientific principles, strategies, and techniques for the effective planning and management of silvicultural projects. Specifically, the science of "Forest Logging" will provide the foundation for implementing sustainable forest management. Furthermore, due emphasis will be placed on the concept of Reduced Impact Logging applied in national and international contexts. Specifically, these criteria for sustainable forest management through low-impact forest logging will be differentiated based on the various forms of management, treatment, and types of forest crop care. Furthermore, the application foundations for the use of precision forest harvesting will be provided, ranging from the details of single yard/machine to the forest parcel management. The course promotes an integrated approach between the environment, forest management, mechanization, and sustainability, training professionals capable of analyzing, planning, and evaluating forest logging interventions in complex contexts.
Knowledge and Understanding
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to understand the fundamentals governing the planning and management of silvicultural projects, acquiring a deep understanding of the fundamentals of sustainable forest management through specific skills acquired through the study of the concepts of Reduced Impact Logging applied in national and international contexts and precision forestry.
Applied Knowledge and Understanding
Students will also be able to apply the criteria for sustainable forest management through low-impact forest logging, differentiating them based on the various forms of management, treatment, and forest crop care. Furthermore, they will acquire the application foundation for the use of precision forest harvesting, ranging from single yard/machine details to forest parcel management.
Making Judgments
Students will develop independent judgment in the critical analysis of forestry projects and interventions, in the results assessment and making evidence-based decisions that integrate environmental, socioeconomic and technical aspects into planning and management strategies.
Communication Skills
The students will be able to clearly and rigorously communicate the results of their analyses, draft technical and scientific reports, and use tools and new technologies for data presentation and dissemination and technology transfer.
Learning Skills
The students will develop the ability to independently update their knowledge on emerging methods for planning and managing silvicultural projects and implementing low-impact forest logging. They will also be able to learn continuously, interdisciplinary and actively participate in international research and cooperation networks and projects dedicated to sustainable forest management.
121538 - INNOVATIVE APPROACHES FOR FOOD PROCESSING IN MARGINALE AREAS

 		Second Semester 6 AGRI-07/A ENG
121502 - THESIS

 		Second Semester 20 ENG
CHOICE GROUPS YEAR/SEMESTER CFU SSD LANGUAGE