Conservazione degli ecosistemi montani
(objectives)
In general, the course objectives are described as follows, with reference to the Dublin descriptors: 1) knowledge and understanding; will be provided the elements to deepen the knowledge of ecological processes and principles of conservation biology, with presentation the practical cases, in order to promote the understanding of the problems presented; 2) applying knowledge and understanding. the student's resources will be stimulated through the presentation of practical cases, problems to be solved, the preparation of a project, and the application of these resources to the resolution of concrete conservation problems. 3) making judgements. the topics will be presented in a layman's and open manner, without prejudice to participation and the proposition of ideas and hypotheses to those who show creative and original individual paths, even if not in line with the most established trends. The lessons will be conducted in an attempt to stimulate the proposal of ideas and observations, to be presented in front of course colleagues. In the exposition of the project, effective communication techniques will be encouraged, which will be widely mentioned during the course. 5) Learning skills. Lectures will be conducted in such a way as to facilitate, as the lessons progress, the learning of notions and, especially, general principles of ecology and conservation biology.
The student will be able to evaluate the threats to the conservation of ecosystems, with many insights on the mountain ones, mainly in the Apennines. However, the approach is more general, with the presentation of case studies and examples from natural, semi-natural and artificial ecosystems. In addition, he will be able to put in writing a conservation project, an impact assessment, a monitoring program.
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Code
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18155 |
Language
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ITA |
Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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6
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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BIO/07
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Contact Hours
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48
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Type of Activity
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Core compulsory activities
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Teacher
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Capizzi Dario
(syllabus)
1 - Introduction and presentation of the course
2 - Mountain ecosystems: characteristics and definitions Definitions: what is an ecosystem - types of ecosystem - how to define the mountain - characteristics and peculiarities Threats and pressures (with case studies), including: forest management and animal husbandry, alien species, land use changes, climate change Parameters: communities, species, populations
3 - Species and habitats (emphasis on zoological aspects) ecology, biology and general characters of the main zoological taxa (classes, orders, species) management and conservation issues (with case studies, including brown bear, wolf, wild boar, rock partridge, golden eagle, macrostigma trout, yellow-bellied toad, marsh and Hermann's tortoises, xylophagous insects) Habitats protected by European directive 92/43
4 - Regulations for the protection of fauna and habitats Only for aspects relating to the protection of fauna and habitats The Habitats and Birds Directives and the Natura 2000 Network Conservation Goals Implementation in Italy Parks and protected areas Law 394/91 and regional laws Forest legislation Regional law of Latium Hunting regulations Law 157/92 and regional laws
5 - Conservation biology General principles Evidence based projects (and not) Umbrella species and flag species Design of protected areas The extinctions Conservation ethics Communication and disclosure Case studies: examples of success and failure cases Genetics applied to conservation (notes and examples)
6 - Adaptive management and monitoring Adaptive management: principles and application Role of monitoring Parameters to be investigated Animal monitoring techniques Examples of adaptive management
7 - Project implementation How to write and present a project Stages of the planning Goal setting Choice of techniques Economic framework Common mistakes to avoid Examples of well-written projects
8 - Environmental assessments Main environmental assessments Environmental Impact Evaluation Incidence assessment Strategic Environmental Evaluation Nulla osta ex 394/91 How to write an incidence assessment
(reference books)
Richard B. Primack, Luigi Boitani (2013) Biologia della conservazione, Zanichelli. Slides del corso a cura del docente.
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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not mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Oral exam
A project evaluation
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