Course - Università degli Studi della Tuscia

First semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
118922 - MATHS (objectives) Learn basic contents and techniques from Mathematical Analysis, which are needed to study functions, to solve problems relying on integral calculus and to solve simple differential equations. When possible, these themes will be related to applied problems. Students will learn basic concepts: limit, differentiability, study of functions; integral and its applications; differential equations. This concepts will be used to solve concrete problems and to face simple mathematical models.	9	MAT/05	56	16	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
118923 - GENERAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (objectives) The course aims to provide students with an introduction to the language and methodology of studying general chemical phenomena. The course, both through lectures and through exercises, aims to provide the student with the elements to be able to write the structural formulas of the main inorganic compounds and the related nomenclature, to use the size and molar ratios in chemical reactions, to know the fundamental concepts of chemical thermodynamics for the study of the states of aggregation of matter, solutions and chemical equilibria with particular attention to acid-base and precipitation equilibria, also to know the fundamental concepts of chemical kinetics. The knowledge of these concepts is essential to undertake the study of the subsequent courses that characterize the degree course.	7	CHIM/03	40	16	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
118928 - FOUNDATIONS OF EARTH SCIENCES (objectives) Aims The course is aimed at providing some basic elements of Earth Sciences for the interpretation and use of the geo-thematic territorial data made available by the application of the INSPIRE protocol (standard OGC services of the National and Regional geoportals). The course introduces the composition of the Earth and focuses attention on the lithogenetic cycle. The exogenous and endogenous processes that supervise the formation of the rocks and their position constitute central themes of the course.
- MODULE A - GEOLOGY (objectives) The course has three main objectives: 1) to provide some fundamental elements of Earth Sciences aimed at understanding the evolution of the Earth's system and its dynamic character; 2) provide basic notions for the interpretation and use of geological data available at national and regional level (for non-geological professionals); 3) highlight the multiple hazards and geological risk factors that characterize the national territory. Taking into account that the application of the European INSPIRE (INfrastructure for SPatial InfoRmation in Europe) directive implemented in Italy with Legislative Decree 32/2010, has completely changed the management and distribution of territorial data and, in particular, geological data. The course also provides indications on how to use the geothematic data made available by standard OGC (Open Geospatial Consortium) services, of the leading national and regional geoportals, which have become the main (and often the only) source of information and acquisition of such data. 1) knowledge and understanding At the end of the training activity the student will acquire knowledge on the main dynamic processes affecting the terrestrial system, on the hazard and risk factors associated with them and will be able to understand the terminology and symbols used in geological maps, as well as to have the basic knowledge necessary to acquire geological data from the leading national and regional geoportals 2) applying knowledge and understanding. At the end of the training activity, the student must demonstrate that he can perform a search for geothematic data (and in particular those relating to geological cartography) made available by the leading national and regional geoportals and to use them to carry out a brief description of the physical characteristics of the territory with particular reference to its geological hazard factors and relative risk. 3) making judgements. Through the examples proposed during the lessons and the exercises, the student must be able to evaluate the quality of the geological data acquired or the limits related to their use in territorial studies. He must also be able to correctly cite the source of information obtained to distinguish bibliographic data from his interpretations clearly. 4) communication skills. The student must acquire a primary technical language relating to the topics covered during the lessons and exercises to be able to dialogue with professionals and experts engaged in environmental, territorial analysis, management, and design. Communication skills will be verified during the ongoing tests and during the final exam. 5) learning skills The student will have to demonstrate that he possesses the essential notions to be able to carry out a general analysis of the geological data available (on a limited territorial area), and also to be able to acquire further knowledge. Then acquire data for a more in-depth analysis of specific, variable aspects depending on the local characteristics and, therefore, also different from those treated in the examples considered during the course and exercises.	6	GEO/02	32	16	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- MODULE B - GEOMORPHOLOGY AND APPLIED GEOLOGY	Also available in another semester or year
119005 - PHYSICS WITH LABORATORY (objectives) The objectives of the course as a whole are the transmission of the basics of physics useful for correctly framing environmental and natural sciences topics The course introduces the definition, understanding and use of physical quantities and fundamental physical laws and their application processes and phenomena of interest to environmental sciences. In addition, the course intends to acquire the necessary tools to design and carry out a scientific experiment and analyze the data obtained using the most appropriate statistical analysis tools (using graphical and analytical methods). The course also aims to allow students to acquire the ability to present a topic orally and to draw up a related scientific report with related data analysis. This within a simple, but rigorous modeling and mathematics treatment aimed at familiarizing students with graphic representations and estimates of the scales of quantities and physical phenomena.
- MODULE A - PHYSICS (objectives) The objectives of the course are the transmission of the basic notions of physics useful for correctly framing environmental issues and natural sciences.The course introduces the definition, understanding and use of physical quantities and fundamental physical laws and their application to processes and phenomena of interest in environmental sciences. This within a simple, but rigorous modeling and mathematical treatment aimed at familiarizing students with graphical representations and estimates of the scales of quantities and physical phenomena. In particular, the course aims to introduce the student to the fundamental principles of Physics in particular of the Scientific Method, Mechanics, Statics and Dynamics of fluids, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, providing him with the fundamental knowledge of physics for a correct application to the processes and phenomena of interest. of Natural and Environmental Sciences. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. At the end of the course the student is expected to have learned the theoretical and experimental foundations of Classical Physics, its fundamental laws and to have acquired the ability to apply the laws of physics to solve simple problems. An important expected result is the understanding of the scientific method and methods of research in Physics, combined with the ability to present the topics covered during the course. The course aims to develop the ability to identify the essential aspects of physical phenomena and the logical and critical skills that allow you to propose and / or verify phenomenological models capable of describing them. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. The student is expected to know how to use the notions learned even in contexts other than those presented. AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT. The student is expected to develop critical analytical skills and be able to solve new problems even if similar to those discussed in class. COMMUNICATION SKILLS. Students' ability to discuss the implications of concepts presented in class and the possible questions that may emerge from the topics covered will be stimulated. LEARNING SKILLS. The student is expected to become able to discuss fundamental scientific issues of Physics and its applications.	8	FIS/07	56	-	8	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
- MODULE B - PHYSICS LABORATORY	Also available in another semester or year

Second semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
118928 - FOUNDATIONS OF EARTH SCIENCES (objectives) Aims The course is aimed at providing some basic elements of Earth Sciences for the interpretation and use of the geo-thematic territorial data made available by the application of the INSPIRE protocol (standard OGC services of the National and Regional geoportals). The course introduces the composition of the Earth and focuses attention on the lithogenetic cycle. The exogenous and endogenous processes that supervise the formation of the rocks and their position constitute central themes of the course.
- MODULE A - GEOLOGY	Also available in another semester or year
- MODULE B - GEOMORPHOLOGY AND APPLIED GEOLOGY (objectives) The objectives of the course are the transmission of the basics of geomorphology and applied geology. The course introduces the understanding and analysis of the Earth surface processes and landform, also in relation to human activities. The main characteristics of geomaterials are also introduced and the main geological risks are considered. Knowledge and understanding: At the end of the training activity, the student will acquire knowledge on geomorphology, erosional processes and slope dynamics, geological risks. The student will be able to distinguish the most common types and forms of erosion by linking them to their origins. The student will be able to understand the processes that determine the geological risks. Applied knowledge and understanding: At the end of the training activity the student will have to demonstrate that he is able: to read and interpret geomorphological maps, to analyze geological data for the site characterization and for risks assessment. Making judgments: Through the examples presented during the lessons and exercises, the student will acquire autonomy of judgment based on the acquired knowledge, analyzing different geological and geomorphological Italian environments. Communication skills: The student will acquire an appropriate technical language both during the lessons and during the exercises so that they can interact with professionals and experts involved in environmental analysis, management and design. Communication skills will be verified during intermediate tests and/or final examination. Learning skills: The student must demonstrate that he is able to use the methods learned to investigate geological and geomorphological conditions other than those considered during the course.	6	GEO/05	32	16	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
119005 - PHYSICS WITH LABORATORY (objectives) The objectives of the course as a whole are the transmission of the basics of physics useful for correctly framing environmental and natural sciences topics The course introduces the definition, understanding and use of physical quantities and fundamental physical laws and their application processes and phenomena of interest to environmental sciences. In addition, the course intends to acquire the necessary tools to design and carry out a scientific experiment and analyze the data obtained using the most appropriate statistical analysis tools (using graphical and analytical methods). The course also aims to allow students to acquire the ability to present a topic orally and to draw up a related scientific report with related data analysis. This within a simple, but rigorous modeling and mathematics treatment aimed at familiarizing students with graphic representations and estimates of the scales of quantities and physical phenomena.
- MODULE A - PHYSICS	Also available in another semester or year
- MODULE B - PHYSICS LABORATORY (objectives) The aim of the course is to provide students with further basic notions of physics beyond those introduced during Module A and the tools necessary to design and implement a scientific experiment and analyze the data obtained using the most appropriate statistical analysis tools (using graphical and analytical). The course aims to make students acquire the ability to present an argument orally and to write a scientific report. This within a simple, but rigorous modeling and mathematical treatment aimed at familiarizing students with graphical representations and estimates of the scales of quantities and physical phenomena. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. at the end of the training activity the person will be able to: A) define the measurement of a physical quantity directly and indirectly; B) describe a physical quantity using numerical and graphical methods, linear and non-linear; C) identify the right dimensional equations and the system of measurement units; D) describe the functioning of an instrument and highlight its properties; E) distinguish systematic and random errors of measuring instruments in their absolute and relative representation; F) define a propagation of the error in derived quantities; G) define the significant figures of a measure; H) outline the concept of probability distribution; I) identify a confidence interval; L) make a comparison between experimental results; M) design an experiment in mechanics, calorimetry and concerning the study of direct current circuits able to determine with good approximation some fundamental constants of physics or physical properties of the apparatuses; N) write a scientific report that gives the protocol and the data collected in a clear, complete and immediate control. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. At the end of this didactic activity, in an exercise or exam context, the student must demonstrate to be able to know: A) associate the quantities to be measured with the physical laws that describe the system; B) estimate the effects that modify the expected value of the measured quantity within the approximation in force for the application of the law; C) carry out an experiment and the optimal conditions for obtaining a measurement; D) to give an uncertainty value to a measurement, however precise, carried out by him; E) analytically evaluate how the error propagates on indirectly measured quantities; F) choose the most effective way to obtain the value to be measured that is affected by the minimum random error and systematic uncertainties; G) analyze the significance of the results through statistics. AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT. At the end of this didactic activity, the student must demonstrate to be able to: A) know how to choose a working condition or an approximation for the experimental verification of a physical law; B) formulate and support appropriate hypotheses on the type of experiment best suited to obtain an experimental result; C) apply the most appropriate protocols to increase the sensitivity of the measurement; D) apply the most appropriate protocols to reduce accidental and systematic errors. COMMUNICATION SKILLS. The student must demonstrate to be able to describe in a scientific report the physical law subject of the experience, the experimental conditions and the theory most suitable for determining the measurement of physical quantity, data collection and statistical analysis. Communication skills will be verified through the evaluation of the reports that each group of students will have to carry out to report on the experiments carried out during the course. They will then be verified during the examination. LEARNING SKILLS. At the end of this training activity, the student will have to demonstrate that he is able to use the experimental method learned to investigate the characteristics of other systems other than those considered during this course.	4	FIS/07	8	-	24	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
118926 - ZOOLOGY (objectives) The course, which deals with a basic subject in the initial phase of the study path, has as its fundamental objective the formation of critical analysis skills based on scientific methodology, integrating general and contextual knowledge with those concerning specific technical and methodological tools of the zoological discipline, with particular reference to environmental aspects. It is proposed to provide basic knowledge on the structure and functioning of animals, on the principles of evolution by selection, on adaptations to aquatic and terrestrial environments. It also provides for the acquisition of skills on the rules of taxonomy and zoological nomenclature and the achievement of orientation skills in the recognition of fauna, with particular regard to Italian fauna. EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS 1) Knowledge and understanding The acquired knowledge will concern elements of general biology (cell, reproduction, genetic code, evolution); zoological techniques and methods (nomenclature, taxonomy, methods of data collection and analysis); topics of general zoology (structure and apparatus, species and reproductive isolation, ethology); biodiversity (knowledge and summary identification of the fauna with particular regard to the Italian fauna). Understanding skills will be achieved through the practice of rules and methods specific to the subject (for example, taxonomy and nomenclature rules). 2) Knowledge and comprehension skills applied The aspects concerning the application of knowledge involve the ability to analyze and interpret scientific contributions in the field of Zoology, and to identify fauna at a summary level for environmental assessment purposes. 3) Autonomy of judgment The exercise of critical analysis and knowledge, although at a general level, of fundamental methods and concepts will allow the ability to formulate independent assessments. 4) Communication skills These skills will be developed through the exercise of one's own expression (interventions during the lessons) and with a brief knowledge of the methods of scientific communication. 5) Ability to learn The notions and the use of the sources and the relative information can allow the application of the learning modalities to contexts different from those treated specifically in the course.	9	BIO/05	56	16	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
118927 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (objectives) The course introduces the concepts and the experimental approaches of organic chemistry, working on the consolidation of principles acquired in the field of physics and general and inorganic chemistry to advance the knowledge of carbon chemistry. In the first part of the course, the cultural and practical bases for understanding the structure of organic molecules will be provided, paying particular attention to the existing relationships between the chemical structure and the chemical-physical and biological properties associated with them. The different physical hybridization states of the carbon will allow the three-dimensional vision of the molecules, facilitating the understanding of their role in the cell. The second part of the course is dedicated to the application of properties in the context of chemical reactivity. The student will have the opportunity to have answers to some of the key questions in his study: why do molecules react? What are the experimental factors that control the kinetics of the reactions? When is a reaction under thermodynamic control rather than kinetic? How is it possible to synthesize complex molecules from simple reagents? What is the impact of organic chemistry on the environment and how can it be reduced? This knowledge will allow the student to undertake subsequent study courses with strong structural and molecular expertise. B) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS Knowledge of the principles governing the formation of the chemical bond, using traditional theories (valence bond theory) and advanced theories (theory of molecular orbital and quantum mechanics ). Knowledge of nomenclature and classification (theory of functional groups) of organic molecules, with particular attention to the association between the family of organic molecules and biological and chemical-physical properties. Knowledge of the reactivity of organic molecules and experimental parameters capable of controlling thermodynamics and kinetics of organic transformations. Knowledge of the relationship between organic molecules and the origin of life. In addition to the knowledge gained through the study of organic chemistry, students will be able to apply the acquired concepts for the resolution of practical exercises related to the identification and classification of substances based on Their activity on the body, the effect of chirality on pharmacological activity, the possibility of separating organic isomers and the general methodologies for their analysis and their recognition. Making judgments: The course offers links to other disciplines (Physics, General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Computational Chemistry and Genetics) by providing an integrated knowledge. The student's critical judgment will be stimulated by constantly referring to the reading of recent studies published in scientific journals, questioning the current issues related to some of the core concepts of the discipline. Thanks to the multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary nature of organic chemistry, it will be also possible to link the acquired concepts to other disciplines, allowing the student to form his own autonomy of judgment about the effectiveness of an integrated scientific approach. Communication skills: At the end of each part of the course, the students will be invited to form working groups to develop solutions and compete with others in solving practical exercises. The educational gain is aimed at increasing the communication skills and the ability to know how to work in a group, all aimed at consolidating the acquired concepts. Learning Skills: Students' learning abilities will be evaluated during the course of the course by exonerary tests that will allow you to individually monitor the maturation state of the knowledge, highlighting the student's ability to return.	7	CHIM/06	56	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
118424 - English (objectives) The course is aimed at students with basic knowledge of English grammar and aims to consolidate them and to develop pre-intermediate level linguistic and communication skills (level B1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - CEFR) .	4		32	-	-	-	Final examination and foreign language test	ITA

First semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
118929 - COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY (objectives) The course aims to introduce students to a general knowledge of computer science, to two programming languages widely used in science Pyton and Matlab and to the principles of numerical calculation for the solution of equations and systems of linear algebraic equations -linear. Knowledge and understanding: develop programming skills in Python; Develop programming skills in the Matlab environment, understand, set up and solve numerically mathematical and physical problems.	6	INF/01	48	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
119055 - HYDROLOGY AND GEOMATICS
- MODULE A - HYDROLOGY	Also available in another semester or year
- MODULE B - GEOMATICA (objectives) The course aims to provide the tools and methodologies for analysing the territory at the planning scale. the main training objectives are: - Knowledge and comprehension skills: during the course, the student will acquire comprehension and problem-solving skills through analysis methodologies that simulate real contexts; - Applied knowledge and comprehension skills will be developed by the student through teaching integrated with laboratory activities in classrooms equipped with dedicated GIS software; - Autonomy of judgement in the "problem solving" phase in the risk contexts addressed during the course; - Communication skills through the drafting of reports and projects to be presented during the examination; - Ability to learn.	6	AGR/10	40	8	-	-	Related or supplementary learning activities	ITA
118931 - GENETICS (objectives) The aim of the course is to provide students with the information necessary to understand the theoretical basis of classical and modern genetics and the experimental approaches that have allowed their definition. Students will have to learn the logic of formal genetic analysis and the methods of genetic dissection of biological phenomena. Notions will be provided to understand the paradigmatic change that occurred in the post-genomic era, and an understanding of the importance of both eukaryotic and prokaryotic model systems will be stimulated. The course aims to provide the basis for further in-depth studies in all fields of genetics.	6	BIO/18	48	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
118937 - MICROBIOLOGY (objectives) The course objectives are to allow the acquisition of the basics of the biology of microorganisms, in particular prokaryotes, and their role in the environment.	6	BIO/19	48	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
119007 - BIOLOGY AND VEGETAL DIVERSITY
- MODULE A - VEGETABLE BIOLOGY (objectives) Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the plant cell in relation to the functions performed by each tissue and organ of the plant. Understanding of the main anatomical-functional differences between Briofite, Pteridofite, Gimnosperme, Angiosperme and their evolutionary meaning. Knowledge of the main morphological modifications of the plant phenotype in response to environmental gradients. Ability to compare the reproductive cycles of Briofite, Pteridofite, Gimnosperme and Angiosperme.	7	BIO/03	48	8	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- MODULE B - FLORISTICS AND GEOBOTANICS	Also available in another semester or year

Second semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
119055 - HYDROLOGY AND GEOMATICS
- MODULE A - HYDROLOGY (objectives) The course has as a training objective the knowledge of hydrological processes for the understanding and management of problems inherent in the hydrological cycle. Three primary objectives can be identified: Know the hydrological phenomena. Specifically, the notions concerning the properties of precipitation and the dynamics of the formation of river floods will be deepened. Understanding and learning the concept of project flow, central training objective being the basis of most hydraulic designs. Learn and apply the Rational Formula which represents the training objective of the modeling type with a more practical and less phenomenological implication. In addition to the three main objectives, the student will also be trained directly on some soft-skills related to the topics of the course, such as basic IT tools (spreadsheets, GIS).	6	AGR/08	40	8	-	-	Related or supplementary learning activities	ITA
- MODULE B - GEOMATICA	Also available in another semester or year
118936 - ECOLOGY (objectives) The course aims to provide robust basic knowledge on the structure and functioning of environmental systems, with particular emphasis on the mechanisms that determine both the distribution and abundance of organisms as well as their relations with the environment. Knowledge and Understanding The students will acquire knowledge on the basic principles of ecology, with particular emphasis on the interdisciplinary nature of this discipline. This objective is reflected in the organization of the program that runs through the hierarchical layers of ecological organization, from the mechanisms underlying biodiversity (evolutionary ecology), passing through the relationships between organisms and species (population ecology) up to the structure and functioning of communities (community ecology). Applied Knowledge and Understanding The knowledge acquired will be applied to the ecological mechanisms that allow evaluatint the state and functioning of ecosystems and biodiversity. Comprehension abilities will be applied by encouraging students to deal with complex and multi-scalar disciplines and problems. Independent Evaluation The ability to formulate independent evaluations will be exercised thanks to the interdisciplinary and multilevel reasoning required by this discipline and by the analysis of the case studies proposed, that need the merging of complex and heterogeneous data to be understood. Communication skills These skills will be developed through the exercise of one's own expression (interventions during the lessons) and in the coordination of group activities, especially during field exercises. Ability to learn The many concepts learned and the connections linking them all will stimulate a “learning-by-reasoning” process, essential to fully understand ecological mechanisms.	9	BIO/07	48	24	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
119007 - BIOLOGY AND VEGETAL DIVERSITY
- MODULE A - VEGETABLE BIOLOGY	Also available in another semester or year
- MODULE B - FLORISTICS AND GEOBOTANICS (objectives) Understand the diversity of plants at the level of the highest taxonomic ranks. Knowing how to correctly use the scientific names of plant taxa. Master a picture of the diversity of Italian tracheophytes. Knowing how to use the identification techniques of vascular plant species. Being able to recognize the most common families of conifers and angiosperms of Italian flora in the field. Get a picture of the flora and vegetation of Italy. Master the basics of biodiversity and environmental distribution of vascular plants and simple applications (elements of floristic monitoring).	8	BIO/03	56	8	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
119009 - dendroecology (objectives) The aim of the course is to provide the knowledge necessary for the recognition, biology and ecology of Italian tree species. Particular attention will be paid to insights related to the ontogenetic cycle of trees and the state and dynamics of forest populations with insights related to the naturalness of ecosystems (old forests, managed forests, degraded forests), the dynamics of forest vegetation and the impact of climate change . At the end of the course, the student must have acquired the ability to apply the criteria of taxonomic recognition of trees of forest interest and be able to understand the environmental needs and the bio-ecological role of each species in the dynamism of forest populations. During the course students will be stimulated to develop independent judgment, communication skills and ability to learn.	6	AGR/05	32	16	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA

First semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
119010 - Geopedology (objectives) The main objective of the teaching is to provide the knowledge necessary to interpret the genesis, the evolution of a soil, and its link with the landscape, with particular reference to paleoenvironmental interpretations and the Quaternary geology. The bases will be provided to understand the processes of formation of a soil and the link with environmental (climate, geology, morphology) and anthropic factors (use and management of the soil). The student will learn the basics to understand the spatial distribution of soils and their temporal evolution within the landscape, through practical examples of interpretation of soil maps and reading of the pedo-landscape.	6	AGR/14	32	16	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
119008 - ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING LABORATORY
- MODULE A - CHEMICAL MONITORING (objectives) MODULO A inglese The course introduces and deepens the concepts and main experimental approaches on the chemical aspects of environmental monitoring through the knowledge and practice of the main instrumental methods for the qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis of organic and inorganic substances present in the environment. Knowledge will focus in particular on chemical monitoring of water and soil. A) Educational objectives: To build a theoretical and applicative competence on the chemical aspects of environmental monitoring. B) Expected learning results: 1) Knowledge and understanding: the knowledge will concern in particular the chemical monitoring of superficial water and soil; 2) Knowledge and comprehension skills applied: part of the course will be dedicated to carrying out practical exercises from an applicative applicative point of view, simulating real situations; 3) Autonomy of judgment: knowledge and practical application will allow autonomy of judgment and planning skills; 4) Communication skills: knowledge and application practice will also be useful in the development of communication skills through the reading and interpretation of the instrumental data obtained; 5) Ability to learn: the ability to learn will be evaluated through exercises concerning theory and interpretation of instrumental data.	6	CHIM/06	24	24	-	-	Related or supplementary learning activities	ITA
- MODULE B - BIOLOGICAL MONITORING (objectives) MODULO B inglese Understanding the meaning of the use of biological indicators for environmental monitoring. Acquisition of general skills for the use of the biological methodologies provided for by the laws in force on environmental monitoring, in particular that of aquatic systems, through the integral application of a biological index. A) Educational objectives: to develop design and execution skills for biological monitoring according to the principles and methods contained in current European and Italian legislation. B) Expected learning results: 1) Knowledge and understanding: The acquired knowledge will concern the general principles on which biological monitoring activities are based, the methodological processes for the implementation of monitoring campaigns, and the determination of biological indices of environmental quality. 2) Knowledge and comprehension skills applied: The application of knowledge will be focused on a methodological study of the indexes currently used to assess the ecological status of environmental matrices, considering in particular soil and inner watercourses, through practical activities in the field and in the laboratory. 3) Autonomy of judgment: The ability to formulate independent assessments can be exercised in the interpretation phase of the results, coordinating the heterogeneous data to arrive at motivated judgments. 4) Communication skills: These skills will be developed through the exercise of one's own expression (interventions during the lessons) and in the coordination of group activities. 5) Ability to learn: The methodological study can allow the extension of the concepts and practices to the monitoring application to other environmental matrices.	6	BIO/05	24	24	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
118938 - IDROGEOLOGY (objectives) Objectives The objectives of the course are the comprehension of the main hydrogeological processes for the management and protection of groundwater resources. Students will be introduced to the understanding of how water gets into the ground (recharge), how it flows in the subsurface (through aquifers), how groundwater interacts with the surrounding soil and rock (the geology) and how flows out in different ways (different kinds of springs). For the understanding of these processes the hydrogeological features, interaction between surface water and groundwater and chemical-physical parameters will be analysed in the framework of protection and sustainable management of water resources. 1) Knowledge and understanding At the end of the training activity the student will acquire knowledge about the main hydrogeological features of rocks and soils, about the mechanisms governing groundwater flow circulation and distributions and about water quality. The student will be also able to classify different types of aquifer and spring categories, and he/she will be able to analyse the relationship between groundwater and other water bodies (rivers, lakes, sea, etc.). The student will be able to understand the principle of sustainable exploitation and vulnerability of groundwater also in the framework of current legislation. 2) Applied knowledge and understanding At the end of training activity, the student must demonstrate to be able to: read and analyze a hydrogeological map; critically analyse hydrodynamic aquifer parameters, carry out a piezometric map also defining the main features, classify waters basing on their chemical-physical characteristics, the student must be able to evaluate vulnerability and degree of exploitation of groundwater resources. 3) Making judgments The student through the topics discussed during the course and during cartographic, numerical, and practical exercises will be able to make an individual judgment about groundwater flow circulation, groundwater quality and and degree of exploitation, dealing with different settings and environments concerning many aspects about the hydrogeology of an area. 4)Communication skills The student will acquire an appropriate technical language both during theoretical lessons and tutorial activities, necessary to interact with specialists involved in analyses, management and planning of activities in hydrogeological and environmental fields. The communication skills will be verified during class discussions and the oral examination. 5) Learning skills The student must demonstrate to be able to analyse hydrogeological features of a territory even if the settings are different from those considered during classes. The student mut also be able to define the key hydrogeological features of an environment useful to protect, monitor and correct manage groundwater resources.	6	GEO/05	40	8	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
118942 - INTERNSHIP	2		-	-	-	-	Other activities	ITA
- - ELECTIVE COURSE	12		96	-	-	-	Elective activities	ITA

Second semester

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118943 - FINAL TEST

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Final examination and foreign language test

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Optional Group: Opzionali di Indirizzo Analisi dei Rischi Ambientali - (show)

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118944 - ENERGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (objectives) The fundamental objective of the "Energy and Environmental Protection" course is to provide the student with the knowledge and technical and practical skills for the choice, the rough dimensioning and the development of plant solutions aimed at the production of energy from sources renewable energy. 1) knowledge and understanding: the expected learning outcomes are knowledge of the criteria and strategies aimed at choosing, analyzing and optimizing aspects related to energy and the environment, with a view to sustainable development ; 2) applied knowledge and understanding: theoretical and practical notions associated with the energy cycle, the types of fossil fuels compared to those from renewable sources with obvious references to the dynamics of environmental pollution, biomass, biochemical processes of energy production (biochemical processes, in particular anaerobic digestion with biogas upgrading and thermochemical processes, in particular the gasification process), geothermal energy with low enthalpy plants, solar energy (both thermal and photovoltaic), bioliquids and biofuels, wind energy and hydroelectricity. Furthermore, the practical tools typically required in the field of biomass energy characterization in accredited laboratories will be discussed; 3) independence of judgement: at the end of the course the student will have practical and theoretical notions relating to the main types of plants for the exploitation of renewable energy sources, strengthening the skills already developed in the three-year degree course and having the ability to solve related problems to topics that are also new or that require multidisciplinary approaches, in any case deriving from the sector being studied. 4) communication skills: at the end of the course the student will be able to communicate his conclusions clearly and unambiguously to specialist and non-specialist interlocutors operating in the renewable energy sector; 5) ability to learn: among the expected results, there is the student's having developed a learning ability that allows him to explore the issues addressed independently, adapting to the needs he will encounter in the workplace.	6	ING-IND/09	48	-	-	-	Related or supplementary learning activities	ITA
118946 - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF AGRO-ZOOTECHNICAL SYSTEMS (objectives) A first objective of the course is to provide the knowledge necessary to understand the complexity of agro-zootechnical systems in relation to the main animal species bred for the production of food intended for humans. The main objective of the course is to represent the most important aspects of the environmental impact of breeding activities according to a logic that will take into consideration the entire chain that goes from the production of food for livestock to the consumption of meat, milk and eggs. Another objective of the course is to provide knowledge about the interventions that can be implemented to reduce the environmental impact of the production of food of animal origin. At the end of the course, the student must have acquired the ability to recognize the main threats to environmental protection deriving from breeding activities and to identify possible strategies for reducing their impact.	6	AGR/19	40	8	-	-	Related or supplementary learning activities	ITA
118947 - HYDROLOGICAL RISK (objectives) The course has as a training objective the knowledge of the processes and methods for understanding and managing hydrological risk. Three main objectives can be identified: Understanding and learning the notions and the concept of risk in its general definition and contextualized to the case of hydrological risks. Understand and learn the methodologies for the study of hydrological processes in preparation for the management of hydrological risks. Understand and learn the main modeling tools useful for defining hazard and hydraulic risk mappings. In addition to the three main objectives, the student will also be trained directly on some soft-skills related to the topics of the course, such as basic IT tools (spreadsheets, GIS) and more advanced hydrological models. Referring to the Dublin descriptors, the learning outcomes learned can be declined as follows: Knowledge and understanding. The student will be stimulated to the knowledge of hydrological processes (precipitations and flow rates) with diversified approaches both classical theoretical and direct understanding and analysis (real-time monitoring of phenomena, illustrative videos, research on the net). Knowledge and understanding applied. The concepts with a more technical and applicative aspect (hydraulic risk mapping) will be consolidated through both traditional (exercises) and design (application of models) practical exercises. Autonomy of judgment and communication skills It will be stimulated through the development of a project for the estimation of hydraulic hazard maps in which the student will be able to evaluate the role of the parameters of the model applied.	6	AGR/08	40	8	-	-	Related or supplementary learning activities	ITA
118948 - SENSORS AND ELECTROMAGNETIC RISK (objectives) The main objectives of the course are the introduction of the fundamental concepts of measurements and electromagnetic compatibility, the functioning of the main measuring instruments, the study of conducted, radiated and electromagnetic coupling emission / immunity phenomena, the analysis of commonly used models to estimate the levels of interference and disturbance, the introduction to the regulations, the instruments and measurement methods for checking the electromagnetic compatibility of electronic devices in pre-compliance and in compliance with the technical regulations of the sector. Referring to the Dublin descriptors, the learning outcomes learned can be declined as follows: Knowledge and understanding. Know the definitions of static metrological characteristics, know the definitions of the units of measurement, understand the meaning of probability distribution linked to the measurement, know the classic models that describe the radiated and conducted disturbances that lead to the definition of the problems of electromagnetic compatibility. Knowledge and understanding applied. Have an understanding of the correct scientific approach in the field of measurements. Understanding the significance of the results through applied statistics. Understanding the concepts with a more technical and applicative aspect will be through both practical and traditional exercises (exercises).	6	ING-IND/31	48	-	-	-	Related or supplementary learning activities	ITA

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Teachings extracurricular: (hide)

118950 - CLIMATE CHANGE AND REWILDING	6	AGR/05	32	16	-	-		ITA
119718 - Climatology	6	GEO/12	32	16	-	-		ITA

First semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
118922 - MATHS (objectives) Learn basic contents and techniques from Mathematical Analysis, which are needed to study functions, to solve problems relying on integral calculus and to solve simple differential equations. When possible, these themes will be related to applied problems. Students will learn basic concepts: limit, differentiability, study of functions; integral and its applications; differential equations. This concepts will be used to solve concrete problems and to face simple mathematical models.	9	MAT/05	56	16	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
118923 - GENERAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (objectives) The course aims to provide students with an introduction to the language and methodology of studying general chemical phenomena. The course, both through lectures and through exercises, aims to provide the student with the elements to be able to write the structural formulas of the main inorganic compounds and the related nomenclature, to use the size and molar ratios in chemical reactions, to know the fundamental concepts of chemical thermodynamics for the study of the states of aggregation of matter, solutions and chemical equilibria with particular attention to acid-base and precipitation equilibria, also to know the fundamental concepts of chemical kinetics. The knowledge of these concepts is essential to undertake the study of the subsequent courses that characterize the degree course.	7	CHIM/03	40	16	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
119005 - PHYSICS WITH LABORATORY (objectives) The objectives of the course as a whole are the transmission of the basics of physics useful for correctly framing environmental and natural sciences topics The course introduces the definition, understanding and use of physical quantities and fundamental physical laws and their application processes and phenomena of interest to environmental sciences. In addition, the course intends to acquire the necessary tools to design and carry out a scientific experiment and analyze the data obtained using the most appropriate statistical analysis tools (using graphical and analytical methods). The course also aims to allow students to acquire the ability to present a topic orally and to draw up a related scientific report with related data analysis. This within a simple, but rigorous modeling and mathematics treatment aimed at familiarizing students with graphic representations and estimates of the scales of quantities and physical phenomena.
- MODULE A - PHYSICS (objectives) The objectives of the course are the transmission of the basic notions of physics useful for correctly framing environmental issues and natural sciences.The course introduces the definition, understanding and use of physical quantities and fundamental physical laws and their application to processes and phenomena of interest in environmental sciences. This within a simple, but rigorous modeling and mathematical treatment aimed at familiarizing students with graphical representations and estimates of the scales of quantities and physical phenomena. In particular, the course aims to introduce the student to the fundamental principles of Physics in particular of the Scientific Method, Mechanics, Statics and Dynamics of fluids, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, providing him with the fundamental knowledge of physics for a correct application to the processes and phenomena of interest. of Natural and Environmental Sciences. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. At the end of the course the student is expected to have learned the theoretical and experimental foundations of Classical Physics, its fundamental laws and to have acquired the ability to apply the laws of physics to solve simple problems. An important expected result is the understanding of the scientific method and methods of research in Physics, combined with the ability to present the topics covered during the course. The course aims to develop the ability to identify the essential aspects of physical phenomena and the logical and critical skills that allow you to propose and / or verify phenomenological models capable of describing them. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. The student is expected to know how to use the notions learned even in contexts other than those presented. AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT. The student is expected to develop critical analytical skills and be able to solve new problems even if similar to those discussed in class. COMMUNICATION SKILLS. Students' ability to discuss the implications of concepts presented in class and the possible questions that may emerge from the topics covered will be stimulated. LEARNING SKILLS. The student is expected to become able to discuss fundamental scientific issues of Physics and its applications.	8	FIS/07	56	-	8	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
- MODULE B - PHYSICS LABORATORY	Also available in another semester or year
118928 - FOUNDATIONS OF EARTH SCIENCES (objectives) Aims The course is aimed at providing some basic elements of Earth Sciences for the interpretation and use of the geo-thematic territorial data made available by the application of the INSPIRE protocol (standard OGC services of the National and Regional geoportals). The course introduces the composition of the Earth and focuses attention on the lithogenetic cycle. The exogenous and endogenous processes that supervise the formation of the rocks and their position constitute central themes of the course.
- MODULE A - GEOLOGY (objectives) The course has three main objectives: 1) to provide some fundamental elements of Earth Sciences aimed at understanding the evolution of the Earth's system and its dynamic character; 2) provide basic notions for the interpretation and use of geological data available at national and regional level (for non-geological professionals); 3) highlight the multiple hazards and geological risk factors that characterize the national territory. Taking into account that the application of the European INSPIRE (INfrastructure for SPatial InfoRmation in Europe) directive implemented in Italy with Legislative Decree 32/2010, has completely changed the management and distribution of territorial data and, in particular, geological data. The course also provides indications on how to use the geothematic data made available by standard OGC (Open Geospatial Consortium) services, of the leading national and regional geoportals, which have become the main (and often the only) source of information and acquisition of such data. 1) knowledge and understanding At the end of the training activity the student will acquire knowledge on the main dynamic processes affecting the terrestrial system, on the hazard and risk factors associated with them and will be able to understand the terminology and symbols used in geological maps, as well as to have the basic knowledge necessary to acquire geological data from the leading national and regional geoportals 2) applying knowledge and understanding. At the end of the training activity, the student must demonstrate that he can perform a search for geothematic data (and in particular those relating to geological cartography) made available by the leading national and regional geoportals and to use them to carry out a brief description of the physical characteristics of the territory with particular reference to its geological hazard factors and relative risk. 3) making judgements. Through the examples proposed during the lessons and the exercises, the student must be able to evaluate the quality of the geological data acquired or the limits related to their use in territorial studies. He must also be able to correctly cite the source of information obtained to distinguish bibliographic data from his interpretations clearly. 4) communication skills. The student must acquire a primary technical language relating to the topics covered during the lessons and exercises to be able to dialogue with professionals and experts engaged in environmental, territorial analysis, management, and design. Communication skills will be verified during the ongoing tests and during the final exam. 5) learning skills The student will have to demonstrate that he possesses the essential notions to be able to carry out a general analysis of the geological data available (on a limited territorial area), and also to be able to acquire further knowledge. Then acquire data for a more in-depth analysis of specific, variable aspects depending on the local characteristics and, therefore, also different from those treated in the examples considered during the course and exercises.	6	GEO/02	32	16	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- MODULE B - GEOMORPHOLOGY AND APPLIED GEOLOGY	Also available in another semester or year

Second semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
119005 - PHYSICS WITH LABORATORY (objectives) The objectives of the course as a whole are the transmission of the basics of physics useful for correctly framing environmental and natural sciences topics The course introduces the definition, understanding and use of physical quantities and fundamental physical laws and their application processes and phenomena of interest to environmental sciences. In addition, the course intends to acquire the necessary tools to design and carry out a scientific experiment and analyze the data obtained using the most appropriate statistical analysis tools (using graphical and analytical methods). The course also aims to allow students to acquire the ability to present a topic orally and to draw up a related scientific report with related data analysis. This within a simple, but rigorous modeling and mathematics treatment aimed at familiarizing students with graphic representations and estimates of the scales of quantities and physical phenomena.
- MODULE A - PHYSICS	Also available in another semester or year
- MODULE B - PHYSICS LABORATORY (objectives) The aim of the course is to provide students with further basic notions of physics beyond those introduced during Module A and the tools necessary to design and implement a scientific experiment and analyze the data obtained using the most appropriate statistical analysis tools (using graphical and analytical). The course aims to make students acquire the ability to present an argument orally and to write a scientific report. This within a simple, but rigorous modeling and mathematical treatment aimed at familiarizing students with graphical representations and estimates of the scales of quantities and physical phenomena. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. at the end of the training activity the person will be able to: A) define the measurement of a physical quantity directly and indirectly; B) describe a physical quantity using numerical and graphical methods, linear and non-linear; C) identify the right dimensional equations and the system of measurement units; D) describe the functioning of an instrument and highlight its properties; E) distinguish systematic and random errors of measuring instruments in their absolute and relative representation; F) define a propagation of the error in derived quantities; G) define the significant figures of a measure; H) outline the concept of probability distribution; I) identify a confidence interval; L) make a comparison between experimental results; M) design an experiment in mechanics, calorimetry and concerning the study of direct current circuits able to determine with good approximation some fundamental constants of physics or physical properties of the apparatuses; N) write a scientific report that gives the protocol and the data collected in a clear, complete and immediate control. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. At the end of this didactic activity, in an exercise or exam context, the student must demonstrate to be able to know: A) associate the quantities to be measured with the physical laws that describe the system; B) estimate the effects that modify the expected value of the measured quantity within the approximation in force for the application of the law; C) carry out an experiment and the optimal conditions for obtaining a measurement; D) to give an uncertainty value to a measurement, however precise, carried out by him; E) analytically evaluate how the error propagates on indirectly measured quantities; F) choose the most effective way to obtain the value to be measured that is affected by the minimum random error and systematic uncertainties; G) analyze the significance of the results through statistics. AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT. At the end of this didactic activity, the student must demonstrate to be able to: A) know how to choose a working condition or an approximation for the experimental verification of a physical law; B) formulate and support appropriate hypotheses on the type of experiment best suited to obtain an experimental result; C) apply the most appropriate protocols to increase the sensitivity of the measurement; D) apply the most appropriate protocols to reduce accidental and systematic errors. COMMUNICATION SKILLS. The student must demonstrate to be able to describe in a scientific report the physical law subject of the experience, the experimental conditions and the theory most suitable for determining the measurement of physical quantity, data collection and statistical analysis. Communication skills will be verified through the evaluation of the reports that each group of students will have to carry out to report on the experiments carried out during the course. They will then be verified during the examination. LEARNING SKILLS. At the end of this training activity, the student will have to demonstrate that he is able to use the experimental method learned to investigate the characteristics of other systems other than those considered during this course.	4	FIS/07	8	-	24	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
118926 - ZOOLOGY (objectives) The course, which deals with a basic subject in the initial phase of the study path, has as its fundamental objective the formation of critical analysis skills based on scientific methodology, integrating general and contextual knowledge with those concerning specific technical and methodological tools of the zoological discipline, with particular reference to environmental aspects. It is proposed to provide basic knowledge on the structure and functioning of animals, on the principles of evolution by selection, on adaptations to aquatic and terrestrial environments. It also provides for the acquisition of skills on the rules of taxonomy and zoological nomenclature and the achievement of orientation skills in the recognition of fauna, with particular regard to Italian fauna. EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS 1) Knowledge and understanding The acquired knowledge will concern elements of general biology (cell, reproduction, genetic code, evolution); zoological techniques and methods (nomenclature, taxonomy, methods of data collection and analysis); topics of general zoology (structure and apparatus, species and reproductive isolation, ethology); biodiversity (knowledge and summary identification of the fauna with particular regard to the Italian fauna). Understanding skills will be achieved through the practice of rules and methods specific to the subject (for example, taxonomy and nomenclature rules). 2) Knowledge and comprehension skills applied The aspects concerning the application of knowledge involve the ability to analyze and interpret scientific contributions in the field of Zoology, and to identify fauna at a summary level for environmental assessment purposes. 3) Autonomy of judgment The exercise of critical analysis and knowledge, although at a general level, of fundamental methods and concepts will allow the ability to formulate independent assessments. 4) Communication skills These skills will be developed through the exercise of one's own expression (interventions during the lessons) and with a brief knowledge of the methods of scientific communication. 5) Ability to learn The notions and the use of the sources and the relative information can allow the application of the learning modalities to contexts different from those treated specifically in the course.	9	BIO/05	56	16	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
118927 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (objectives) The course introduces the concepts and the experimental approaches of organic chemistry, working on the consolidation of principles acquired in the field of physics and general and inorganic chemistry to advance the knowledge of carbon chemistry. In the first part of the course, the cultural and practical bases for understanding the structure of organic molecules will be provided, paying particular attention to the existing relationships between the chemical structure and the chemical-physical and biological properties associated with them. The different physical hybridization states of the carbon will allow the three-dimensional vision of the molecules, facilitating the understanding of their role in the cell. The second part of the course is dedicated to the application of properties in the context of chemical reactivity. The student will have the opportunity to have answers to some of the key questions in his study: why do molecules react? What are the experimental factors that control the kinetics of the reactions? When is a reaction under thermodynamic control rather than kinetic? How is it possible to synthesize complex molecules from simple reagents? What is the impact of organic chemistry on the environment and how can it be reduced? This knowledge will allow the student to undertake subsequent study courses with strong structural and molecular expertise. B) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS Knowledge of the principles governing the formation of the chemical bond, using traditional theories (valence bond theory) and advanced theories (theory of molecular orbital and quantum mechanics ). Knowledge of nomenclature and classification (theory of functional groups) of organic molecules, with particular attention to the association between the family of organic molecules and biological and chemical-physical properties. Knowledge of the reactivity of organic molecules and experimental parameters capable of controlling thermodynamics and kinetics of organic transformations. Knowledge of the relationship between organic molecules and the origin of life. In addition to the knowledge gained through the study of organic chemistry, students will be able to apply the acquired concepts for the resolution of practical exercises related to the identification and classification of substances based on Their activity on the body, the effect of chirality on pharmacological activity, the possibility of separating organic isomers and the general methodologies for their analysis and their recognition. Making judgments: The course offers links to other disciplines (Physics, General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Computational Chemistry and Genetics) by providing an integrated knowledge. The student's critical judgment will be stimulated by constantly referring to the reading of recent studies published in scientific journals, questioning the current issues related to some of the core concepts of the discipline. Thanks to the multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary nature of organic chemistry, it will be also possible to link the acquired concepts to other disciplines, allowing the student to form his own autonomy of judgment about the effectiveness of an integrated scientific approach. Communication skills: At the end of each part of the course, the students will be invited to form working groups to develop solutions and compete with others in solving practical exercises. The educational gain is aimed at increasing the communication skills and the ability to know how to work in a group, all aimed at consolidating the acquired concepts. Learning Skills: Students' learning abilities will be evaluated during the course of the course by exonerary tests that will allow you to individually monitor the maturation state of the knowledge, highlighting the student's ability to return.	7	CHIM/06	56	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
118424 - English (objectives) The course is aimed at students with basic knowledge of English grammar and aims to consolidate them and to develop pre-intermediate level linguistic and communication skills (level B1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - CEFR) .	4		32	-	-	-	Final examination and foreign language test	ITA
118928 - FOUNDATIONS OF EARTH SCIENCES (objectives) Aims The course is aimed at providing some basic elements of Earth Sciences for the interpretation and use of the geo-thematic territorial data made available by the application of the INSPIRE protocol (standard OGC services of the National and Regional geoportals). The course introduces the composition of the Earth and focuses attention on the lithogenetic cycle. The exogenous and endogenous processes that supervise the formation of the rocks and their position constitute central themes of the course.
- MODULE A - GEOLOGY	Also available in another semester or year
- MODULE B - GEOMORPHOLOGY AND APPLIED GEOLOGY (objectives) The objectives of the course are the transmission of the basics of geomorphology and applied geology. The course introduces the understanding and analysis of the Earth surface processes and landform, also in relation to human activities. The main characteristics of geomaterials are also introduced and the main geological risks are considered. Knowledge and understanding: At the end of the training activity, the student will acquire knowledge on geomorphology, erosional processes and slope dynamics, geological risks. The student will be able to distinguish the most common types and forms of erosion by linking them to their origins. The student will be able to understand the processes that determine the geological risks. Applied knowledge and understanding: At the end of the training activity the student will have to demonstrate that he is able: to read and interpret geomorphological maps, to analyze geological data for the site characterization and for risks assessment. Making judgments: Through the examples presented during the lessons and exercises, the student will acquire autonomy of judgment based on the acquired knowledge, analyzing different geological and geomorphological Italian environments. Communication skills: The student will acquire an appropriate technical language both during the lessons and during the exercises so that they can interact with professionals and experts involved in environmental analysis, management and design. Communication skills will be verified during intermediate tests and/or final examination. Learning skills: The student must demonstrate that he is able to use the methods learned to investigate geological and geomorphological conditions other than those considered during the course.	6	GEO/05	32	16	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA

First semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
118929 - COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY (objectives) The course aims to introduce students to a general knowledge of computer science, to two programming languages widely used in science Pyton and Matlab and to the principles of numerical calculation for the solution of equations and systems of linear algebraic equations -linear. Knowledge and understanding: develop programming skills in Python; Develop programming skills in the Matlab environment, understand, set up and solve numerically mathematical and physical problems.	6	INF/01	48	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
118931 - GENETICS (objectives) The aim of the course is to provide students with the information necessary to understand the theoretical basis of classical and modern genetics and the experimental approaches that have allowed their definition. Students will have to learn the logic of formal genetic analysis and the methods of genetic dissection of biological phenomena. Notions will be provided to understand the paradigmatic change that occurred in the post-genomic era, and an understanding of the importance of both eukaryotic and prokaryotic model systems will be stimulated. The course aims to provide the basis for further in-depth studies in all fields of genetics.	6	BIO/18	48	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
119055 - HYDROLOGY AND GEOMATICS
- MODULE A - HYDROLOGY	Also available in another semester or year
- MODULE B - GEOMATICA (objectives) The course aims to provide the tools and methodologies for analysing the territory at the planning scale. the main training objectives are: - Knowledge and comprehension skills: during the course, the student will acquire comprehension and problem-solving skills through analysis methodologies that simulate real contexts; - Applied knowledge and comprehension skills will be developed by the student through teaching integrated with laboratory activities in classrooms equipped with dedicated GIS software; - Autonomy of judgement in the "problem solving" phase in the risk contexts addressed during the course; - Communication skills through the drafting of reports and projects to be presented during the examination; - Ability to learn.	6	AGR/10	40	8	-	-	Related or supplementary learning activities	ITA
119007 - BIOLOGY AND VEGETAL DIVERSITY
- MODULE A - VEGETABLE BIOLOGY (objectives) Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the plant cell in relation to the functions performed by each tissue and organ of the plant. Understanding of the main anatomical-functional differences between Briofite, Pteridofite, Gimnosperme, Angiosperme and their evolutionary meaning. Knowledge of the main morphological modifications of the plant phenotype in response to environmental gradients. Ability to compare the reproductive cycles of Briofite, Pteridofite, Gimnosperme and Angiosperme.	7	BIO/03	48	8	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- MODULE B - FLORISTICS AND GEOBOTANICS	Also available in another semester or year
118937 - MICROBIOLOGY	Also available in another semester or year

Second semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
118937 - MICROBIOLOGY (objectives) The course objectives are to allow the acquisition of the basics of the biology of microorganisms, in particular prokaryotes, and their role in the environment.	6	BIO/19	48	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
118936 - ECOLOGY (objectives) The course aims to provide robust basic knowledge on the structure and functioning of environmental systems, with particular emphasis on the mechanisms that determine both the distribution and abundance of organisms as well as their relations with the environment. Knowledge and Understanding The students will acquire knowledge on the basic principles of ecology, with particular emphasis on the interdisciplinary nature of this discipline. This objective is reflected in the organization of the program that runs through the hierarchical layers of ecological organization, from the mechanisms underlying biodiversity (evolutionary ecology), passing through the relationships between organisms and species (population ecology) up to the structure and functioning of communities (community ecology). Applied Knowledge and Understanding The knowledge acquired will be applied to the ecological mechanisms that allow evaluatint the state and functioning of ecosystems and biodiversity. Comprehension abilities will be applied by encouraging students to deal with complex and multi-scalar disciplines and problems. Independent Evaluation The ability to formulate independent evaluations will be exercised thanks to the interdisciplinary and multilevel reasoning required by this discipline and by the analysis of the case studies proposed, that need the merging of complex and heterogeneous data to be understood. Communication skills These skills will be developed through the exercise of one's own expression (interventions during the lessons) and in the coordination of group activities, especially during field exercises. Ability to learn The many concepts learned and the connections linking them all will stimulate a “learning-by-reasoning” process, essential to fully understand ecological mechanisms.	9	BIO/07	48	24	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
119009 - dendroecology (objectives) The aim of the course is to provide the knowledge necessary for the recognition, biology and ecology of Italian tree species. Particular attention will be paid to insights related to the ontogenetic cycle of trees and the state and dynamics of forest populations with insights related to the naturalness of ecosystems (old forests, managed forests, degraded forests), the dynamics of forest vegetation and the impact of climate change . At the end of the course, the student must have acquired the ability to apply the criteria of taxonomic recognition of trees of forest interest and be able to understand the environmental needs and the bio-ecological role of each species in the dynamism of forest populations. During the course students will be stimulated to develop independent judgment, communication skills and ability to learn.	6	AGR/05	32	16	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
119055 - HYDROLOGY AND GEOMATICS
- MODULE A - HYDROLOGY (objectives) The course has as a training objective the knowledge of hydrological processes for the understanding and management of problems inherent in the hydrological cycle. Three primary objectives can be identified: Know the hydrological phenomena. Specifically, the notions concerning the properties of precipitation and the dynamics of the formation of river floods will be deepened. Understanding and learning the concept of project flow, central training objective being the basis of most hydraulic designs. Learn and apply the Rational Formula which represents the training objective of the modeling type with a more practical and less phenomenological implication. In addition to the three main objectives, the student will also be trained directly on some soft-skills related to the topics of the course, such as basic IT tools (spreadsheets, GIS).	6	AGR/08	40	8	-	-	Related or supplementary learning activities	ITA
- MODULE B - GEOMATICA	Also available in another semester or year
119007 - BIOLOGY AND VEGETAL DIVERSITY
- MODULE A - VEGETABLE BIOLOGY	Also available in another semester or year
- MODULE B - FLORISTICS AND GEOBOTANICS (objectives) Understand the diversity of plants at the level of the highest taxonomic ranks. Knowing how to correctly use the scientific names of plant taxa. Master a picture of the diversity of Italian tracheophytes. Knowing how to use the identification techniques of vascular plant species. Being able to recognize the most common families of conifers and angiosperms of Italian flora in the field. Get a picture of the flora and vegetation of Italy. Master the basics of biodiversity and environmental distribution of vascular plants and simple applications (elements of floristic monitoring).	8	BIO/03	56	8	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA

First semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
119010 - Geopedology (objectives) The main objective of the teaching is to provide the knowledge necessary to interpret the genesis, the evolution of a soil, and its link with the landscape, with particular reference to paleoenvironmental interpretations and the Quaternary geology. The bases will be provided to understand the processes of formation of a soil and the link with environmental (climate, geology, morphology) and anthropic factors (use and management of the soil). The student will learn the basics to understand the spatial distribution of soils and their temporal evolution within the landscape, through practical examples of interpretation of soil maps and reading of the pedo-landscape.	6	AGR/14	32	16	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
119008 - ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING LABORATORY
- MODULE A - CHEMICAL MONITORING (objectives) MODULO A inglese The course introduces and deepens the concepts and main experimental approaches on the chemical aspects of environmental monitoring through the knowledge and practice of the main instrumental methods for the qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis of organic and inorganic substances present in the environment. Knowledge will focus in particular on chemical monitoring of water and soil. A) Educational objectives: To build a theoretical and applicative competence on the chemical aspects of environmental monitoring. B) Expected learning results: 1) Knowledge and understanding: the knowledge will concern in particular the chemical monitoring of superficial water and soil; 2) Knowledge and comprehension skills applied: part of the course will be dedicated to carrying out practical exercises from an applicative applicative point of view, simulating real situations; 3) Autonomy of judgment: knowledge and practical application will allow autonomy of judgment and planning skills; 4) Communication skills: knowledge and application practice will also be useful in the development of communication skills through the reading and interpretation of the instrumental data obtained; 5) Ability to learn: the ability to learn will be evaluated through exercises concerning theory and interpretation of instrumental data.	6	CHIM/06	24	24	-	-	Related or supplementary learning activities	ITA
- MODULE B - BIOLOGICAL MONITORING (objectives) MODULO B inglese Understanding the meaning of the use of biological indicators for environmental monitoring. Acquisition of general skills for the use of the biological methodologies provided for by the laws in force on environmental monitoring, in particular that of aquatic systems, through the integral application of a biological index. A) Educational objectives: to develop design and execution skills for biological monitoring according to the principles and methods contained in current European and Italian legislation. B) Expected learning results: 1) Knowledge and understanding: The acquired knowledge will concern the general principles on which biological monitoring activities are based, the methodological processes for the implementation of monitoring campaigns, and the determination of biological indices of environmental quality. 2) Knowledge and comprehension skills applied: The application of knowledge will be focused on a methodological study of the indexes currently used to assess the ecological status of environmental matrices, considering in particular soil and inner watercourses, through practical activities in the field and in the laboratory. 3) Autonomy of judgment: The ability to formulate independent assessments can be exercised in the interpretation phase of the results, coordinating the heterogeneous data to arrive at motivated judgments. 4) Communication skills: These skills will be developed through the exercise of one's own expression (interventions during the lessons) and in the coordination of group activities. 5) Ability to learn: The methodological study can allow the extension of the concepts and practices to the monitoring application to other environmental matrices.	6	BIO/05	24	24	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
118938 - IDROGEOLOGY (objectives) Objectives The objectives of the course are the comprehension of the main hydrogeological processes for the management and protection of groundwater resources. Students will be introduced to the understanding of how water gets into the ground (recharge), how it flows in the subsurface (through aquifers), how groundwater interacts with the surrounding soil and rock (the geology) and how flows out in different ways (different kinds of springs). For the understanding of these processes the hydrogeological features, interaction between surface water and groundwater and chemical-physical parameters will be analysed in the framework of protection and sustainable management of water resources. 1) Knowledge and understanding At the end of the training activity the student will acquire knowledge about the main hydrogeological features of rocks and soils, about the mechanisms governing groundwater flow circulation and distributions and about water quality. The student will be also able to classify different types of aquifer and spring categories, and he/she will be able to analyse the relationship between groundwater and other water bodies (rivers, lakes, sea, etc.). The student will be able to understand the principle of sustainable exploitation and vulnerability of groundwater also in the framework of current legislation. 2) Applied knowledge and understanding At the end of training activity, the student must demonstrate to be able to: read and analyze a hydrogeological map; critically analyse hydrodynamic aquifer parameters, carry out a piezometric map also defining the main features, classify waters basing on their chemical-physical characteristics, the student must be able to evaluate vulnerability and degree of exploitation of groundwater resources. 3) Making judgments The student through the topics discussed during the course and during cartographic, numerical, and practical exercises will be able to make an individual judgment about groundwater flow circulation, groundwater quality and and degree of exploitation, dealing with different settings and environments concerning many aspects about the hydrogeology of an area. 4)Communication skills The student will acquire an appropriate technical language both during theoretical lessons and tutorial activities, necessary to interact with specialists involved in analyses, management and planning of activities in hydrogeological and environmental fields. The communication skills will be verified during class discussions and the oral examination. 5) Learning skills The student must demonstrate to be able to analyse hydrogeological features of a territory even if the settings are different from those considered during classes. The student mut also be able to define the key hydrogeological features of an environment useful to protect, monitor and correct manage groundwater resources.	6	GEO/05	40	8	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
118942 - INTERNSHIP	2		-	-	-	-	Other activities	ITA
- - ELECTIVE COURSE	12		96	-	-	-	Elective activities	ITA

Second semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
118949 - BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION (objectives) The aim of the course is to deepen the knowledge about the most important evolutionary theories, the mechanisms of evolutionary change, the importance of both historical and contemporary evolutionary processes in generating and shaping the structure of biological diversity, at all its organizational levels. . Knowledge will also be provided on the applications of principles and methods of evolutionary biology to areas such as the exploitation and management of natural resources, nature conservation, the biology of climate change, invasion biology, medicine and agriculture.	6	BIO/07	48	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
118951 - biogeography (objectives) Objectives The course aims to provide basic knowledge about the main geographical distribution patterns of organisms, from the global to the landscape scale, as well as the main historical processes involved in the formation and spatio-temporal evolution of these patterns. Emphasis will also be given to the application aspects of the discipline, in particular in the areas of biodiversity management and conservation in both continental and island contexts, environmental assessment, sustainable use of resources, landscape planning and public health. Knowledge and understanding At the end of the training, the student will acquire knowledge on animal and plant species distribution. The student will be able to analyze the pattern of species distribution, linking them to the main biogeographic and evolutionary processes involved. The student will know the distribution of the main endemic taxa at global scale. Applied knowledge and understanding At the end of the training, the student will be able to: analyze the classification of the biogeographical regions and the most important endemisms of these regions; recognize the main processes that determine the distribution of species; formulate sound and evidence based scientific questions. Making judgments At the end of the training, the student will be able to make a judgement on the evolutionary and biogeographic processes determining plant and animal species distribution. Communication skills The student will acquire an appropriate language in the different aspects of Biogeography and will be able to communicate the acquired knowledge. Learning skills The student will be able to autonomously develop a reasoning that leads to identify distribution patterns and to analyze the main processes involved.	6	BIO/05	48	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
17516 - CONSERVAZIONE DELLE BIODIVERSITA' (objectives) TAIMS The course aims to provide students with an advanced knowledge that would allow them to identify and understand the problems and methods typical of biodiversity conservation. Dealing with an applied discipline, the course will train students able to surf between the different levels of organization of biodiversity to identify the problems that underlie its loss and to identify the most effective solutions. - Knowledge and Understanding The students will acquire knowledge of the management strategies to face the various problems that impact biodiversity. This objective is reflected in the organization of the program which runs through the hierarchical scale of biodiversity organization, from the genetic level, to population and species up to the ecosystem and global levels. - Applied Knowledge and Understanding The knowledge acquired will be applied to the ecological mechanisms that allow evaluating the state and functioning of ecosystems and biodiversity. Comprehension abilities will be applied by encouraging students to deal with complex and multi-scalar disciplines and problems. - Independent Evaluation The ability to formulate independent evaluations will be exercised thanks to the interdisciplinary and multilevel reasoning required by this discipline and by the analysis of the case studies proposed, that need the merging of complex and heterogeneous data to be understood. - Communication skills These skills will be developed through the exercise of one's own expression (interventions during the lessons) and in the coordination of group activities, especially during field exercises. - Ability to learn The many concepts learned and the connections linking them all will stimulate a “learning-by-reasoning” process, essential to fully understand the ecological mechanisms involved in impacts identification and mitigation.	6	BIO/07	48	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
118943 - FINAL TEST	4		-	-	-	-	Final examination and foreign language test	ITA

TOTAL

180

Teachings extracurricular: (hide)

118950 - CLIMATE CHANGE AND REWILDING	6	AGR/05	32	16	-	-		ITA
119718 - Climatology	6	GEO/12	32	16	-	-		ITA

First semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
118922 - MATHS (objectives) Learn basic contents and techniques from Mathematical Analysis, which are needed to study functions, to solve problems relying on integral calculus and to solve simple differential equations. When possible, these themes will be related to applied problems. Students will learn basic concepts: limit, differentiability, study of functions; integral and its applications; differential equations. This concepts will be used to solve concrete problems and to face simple mathematical models.	9	MAT/05	56	16	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
118923 - GENERAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (objectives) The course aims to provide students with an introduction to the language and methodology of studying general chemical phenomena. The course, both through lectures and through exercises, aims to provide the student with the elements to be able to write the structural formulas of the main inorganic compounds and the related nomenclature, to use the size and molar ratios in chemical reactions, to know the fundamental concepts of chemical thermodynamics for the study of the states of aggregation of matter, solutions and chemical equilibria with particular attention to acid-base and precipitation equilibria, also to know the fundamental concepts of chemical kinetics. The knowledge of these concepts is essential to undertake the study of the subsequent courses that characterize the degree course.	7	CHIM/03	40	16	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
119005 - PHYSICS WITH LABORATORY (objectives) The objectives of the course as a whole are the transmission of the basics of physics useful for correctly framing environmental and natural sciences topics The course introduces the definition, understanding and use of physical quantities and fundamental physical laws and their application processes and phenomena of interest to environmental sciences. In addition, the course intends to acquire the necessary tools to design and carry out a scientific experiment and analyze the data obtained using the most appropriate statistical analysis tools (using graphical and analytical methods). The course also aims to allow students to acquire the ability to present a topic orally and to draw up a related scientific report with related data analysis. This within a simple, but rigorous modeling and mathematics treatment aimed at familiarizing students with graphic representations and estimates of the scales of quantities and physical phenomena.
- MODULE A - PHYSICS (objectives) The objectives of the course are the transmission of the basic notions of physics useful for correctly framing environmental issues and natural sciences.The course introduces the definition, understanding and use of physical quantities and fundamental physical laws and their application to processes and phenomena of interest in environmental sciences. This within a simple, but rigorous modeling and mathematical treatment aimed at familiarizing students with graphical representations and estimates of the scales of quantities and physical phenomena. In particular, the course aims to introduce the student to the fundamental principles of Physics in particular of the Scientific Method, Mechanics, Statics and Dynamics of fluids, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, providing him with the fundamental knowledge of physics for a correct application to the processes and phenomena of interest. of Natural and Environmental Sciences. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. At the end of the course the student is expected to have learned the theoretical and experimental foundations of Classical Physics, its fundamental laws and to have acquired the ability to apply the laws of physics to solve simple problems. An important expected result is the understanding of the scientific method and methods of research in Physics, combined with the ability to present the topics covered during the course. The course aims to develop the ability to identify the essential aspects of physical phenomena and the logical and critical skills that allow you to propose and / or verify phenomenological models capable of describing them. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. The student is expected to know how to use the notions learned even in contexts other than those presented. AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT. The student is expected to develop critical analytical skills and be able to solve new problems even if similar to those discussed in class. COMMUNICATION SKILLS. Students' ability to discuss the implications of concepts presented in class and the possible questions that may emerge from the topics covered will be stimulated. LEARNING SKILLS. The student is expected to become able to discuss fundamental scientific issues of Physics and its applications.	8	FIS/07	56	-	8	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
- MODULE B - PHYSICS LABORATORY	Also available in another semester or year
118928 - FOUNDATIONS OF EARTH SCIENCES (objectives) Aims The course is aimed at providing some basic elements of Earth Sciences for the interpretation and use of the geo-thematic territorial data made available by the application of the INSPIRE protocol (standard OGC services of the National and Regional geoportals). The course introduces the composition of the Earth and focuses attention on the lithogenetic cycle. The exogenous and endogenous processes that supervise the formation of the rocks and their position constitute central themes of the course.
- MODULE A - GEOLOGY (objectives) The course has three main objectives: 1) to provide some fundamental elements of Earth Sciences aimed at understanding the evolution of the Earth's system and its dynamic character; 2) provide basic notions for the interpretation and use of geological data available at national and regional level (for non-geological professionals); 3) highlight the multiple hazards and geological risk factors that characterize the national territory. Taking into account that the application of the European INSPIRE (INfrastructure for SPatial InfoRmation in Europe) directive implemented in Italy with Legislative Decree 32/2010, has completely changed the management and distribution of territorial data and, in particular, geological data. The course also provides indications on how to use the geothematic data made available by standard OGC (Open Geospatial Consortium) services, of the leading national and regional geoportals, which have become the main (and often the only) source of information and acquisition of such data. 1) knowledge and understanding At the end of the training activity the student will acquire knowledge on the main dynamic processes affecting the terrestrial system, on the hazard and risk factors associated with them and will be able to understand the terminology and symbols used in geological maps, as well as to have the basic knowledge necessary to acquire geological data from the leading national and regional geoportals 2) applying knowledge and understanding. At the end of the training activity, the student must demonstrate that he can perform a search for geothematic data (and in particular those relating to geological cartography) made available by the leading national and regional geoportals and to use them to carry out a brief description of the physical characteristics of the territory with particular reference to its geological hazard factors and relative risk. 3) making judgements. Through the examples proposed during the lessons and the exercises, the student must be able to evaluate the quality of the geological data acquired or the limits related to their use in territorial studies. He must also be able to correctly cite the source of information obtained to distinguish bibliographic data from his interpretations clearly. 4) communication skills. The student must acquire a primary technical language relating to the topics covered during the lessons and exercises to be able to dialogue with professionals and experts engaged in environmental, territorial analysis, management, and design. Communication skills will be verified during the ongoing tests and during the final exam. 5) learning skills The student will have to demonstrate that he possesses the essential notions to be able to carry out a general analysis of the geological data available (on a limited territorial area), and also to be able to acquire further knowledge. Then acquire data for a more in-depth analysis of specific, variable aspects depending on the local characteristics and, therefore, also different from those treated in the examples considered during the course and exercises.	6	GEO/02	32	16	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- MODULE B - GEOMORPHOLOGY AND APPLIED GEOLOGY	Also available in another semester or year

Second semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
119005 - PHYSICS WITH LABORATORY (objectives) The objectives of the course as a whole are the transmission of the basics of physics useful for correctly framing environmental and natural sciences topics The course introduces the definition, understanding and use of physical quantities and fundamental physical laws and their application processes and phenomena of interest to environmental sciences. In addition, the course intends to acquire the necessary tools to design and carry out a scientific experiment and analyze the data obtained using the most appropriate statistical analysis tools (using graphical and analytical methods). The course also aims to allow students to acquire the ability to present a topic orally and to draw up a related scientific report with related data analysis. This within a simple, but rigorous modeling and mathematics treatment aimed at familiarizing students with graphic representations and estimates of the scales of quantities and physical phenomena.
- MODULE A - PHYSICS	Also available in another semester or year
- MODULE B - PHYSICS LABORATORY (objectives) The aim of the course is to provide students with further basic notions of physics beyond those introduced during Module A and the tools necessary to design and implement a scientific experiment and analyze the data obtained using the most appropriate statistical analysis tools (using graphical and analytical). The course aims to make students acquire the ability to present an argument orally and to write a scientific report. This within a simple, but rigorous modeling and mathematical treatment aimed at familiarizing students with graphical representations and estimates of the scales of quantities and physical phenomena. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. at the end of the training activity the person will be able to: A) define the measurement of a physical quantity directly and indirectly; B) describe a physical quantity using numerical and graphical methods, linear and non-linear; C) identify the right dimensional equations and the system of measurement units; D) describe the functioning of an instrument and highlight its properties; E) distinguish systematic and random errors of measuring instruments in their absolute and relative representation; F) define a propagation of the error in derived quantities; G) define the significant figures of a measure; H) outline the concept of probability distribution; I) identify a confidence interval; L) make a comparison between experimental results; M) design an experiment in mechanics, calorimetry and concerning the study of direct current circuits able to determine with good approximation some fundamental constants of physics or physical properties of the apparatuses; N) write a scientific report that gives the protocol and the data collected in a clear, complete and immediate control. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. At the end of this didactic activity, in an exercise or exam context, the student must demonstrate to be able to know: A) associate the quantities to be measured with the physical laws that describe the system; B) estimate the effects that modify the expected value of the measured quantity within the approximation in force for the application of the law; C) carry out an experiment and the optimal conditions for obtaining a measurement; D) to give an uncertainty value to a measurement, however precise, carried out by him; E) analytically evaluate how the error propagates on indirectly measured quantities; F) choose the most effective way to obtain the value to be measured that is affected by the minimum random error and systematic uncertainties; G) analyze the significance of the results through statistics. AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT. At the end of this didactic activity, the student must demonstrate to be able to: A) know how to choose a working condition or an approximation for the experimental verification of a physical law; B) formulate and support appropriate hypotheses on the type of experiment best suited to obtain an experimental result; C) apply the most appropriate protocols to increase the sensitivity of the measurement; D) apply the most appropriate protocols to reduce accidental and systematic errors. COMMUNICATION SKILLS. The student must demonstrate to be able to describe in a scientific report the physical law subject of the experience, the experimental conditions and the theory most suitable for determining the measurement of physical quantity, data collection and statistical analysis. Communication skills will be verified through the evaluation of the reports that each group of students will have to carry out to report on the experiments carried out during the course. They will then be verified during the examination. LEARNING SKILLS. At the end of this training activity, the student will have to demonstrate that he is able to use the experimental method learned to investigate the characteristics of other systems other than those considered during this course.	4	FIS/07	8	-	24	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
118926 - ZOOLOGY (objectives) The course, which deals with a basic subject in the initial phase of the study path, has as its fundamental objective the formation of critical analysis skills based on scientific methodology, integrating general and contextual knowledge with those concerning specific technical and methodological tools of the zoological discipline, with particular reference to environmental aspects. It is proposed to provide basic knowledge on the structure and functioning of animals, on the principles of evolution by selection, on adaptations to aquatic and terrestrial environments. It also provides for the acquisition of skills on the rules of taxonomy and zoological nomenclature and the achievement of orientation skills in the recognition of fauna, with particular regard to Italian fauna. EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS 1) Knowledge and understanding The acquired knowledge will concern elements of general biology (cell, reproduction, genetic code, evolution); zoological techniques and methods (nomenclature, taxonomy, methods of data collection and analysis); topics of general zoology (structure and apparatus, species and reproductive isolation, ethology); biodiversity (knowledge and summary identification of the fauna with particular regard to the Italian fauna). Understanding skills will be achieved through the practice of rules and methods specific to the subject (for example, taxonomy and nomenclature rules). 2) Knowledge and comprehension skills applied The aspects concerning the application of knowledge involve the ability to analyze and interpret scientific contributions in the field of Zoology, and to identify fauna at a summary level for environmental assessment purposes. 3) Autonomy of judgment The exercise of critical analysis and knowledge, although at a general level, of fundamental methods and concepts will allow the ability to formulate independent assessments. 4) Communication skills These skills will be developed through the exercise of one's own expression (interventions during the lessons) and with a brief knowledge of the methods of scientific communication. 5) Ability to learn The notions and the use of the sources and the relative information can allow the application of the learning modalities to contexts different from those treated specifically in the course.	9	BIO/05	56	16	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
118927 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (objectives) The course introduces the concepts and the experimental approaches of organic chemistry, working on the consolidation of principles acquired in the field of physics and general and inorganic chemistry to advance the knowledge of carbon chemistry. In the first part of the course, the cultural and practical bases for understanding the structure of organic molecules will be provided, paying particular attention to the existing relationships between the chemical structure and the chemical-physical and biological properties associated with them. The different physical hybridization states of the carbon will allow the three-dimensional vision of the molecules, facilitating the understanding of their role in the cell. The second part of the course is dedicated to the application of properties in the context of chemical reactivity. The student will have the opportunity to have answers to some of the key questions in his study: why do molecules react? What are the experimental factors that control the kinetics of the reactions? When is a reaction under thermodynamic control rather than kinetic? How is it possible to synthesize complex molecules from simple reagents? What is the impact of organic chemistry on the environment and how can it be reduced? This knowledge will allow the student to undertake subsequent study courses with strong structural and molecular expertise. B) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS Knowledge of the principles governing the formation of the chemical bond, using traditional theories (valence bond theory) and advanced theories (theory of molecular orbital and quantum mechanics ). Knowledge of nomenclature and classification (theory of functional groups) of organic molecules, with particular attention to the association between the family of organic molecules and biological and chemical-physical properties. Knowledge of the reactivity of organic molecules and experimental parameters capable of controlling thermodynamics and kinetics of organic transformations. Knowledge of the relationship between organic molecules and the origin of life. In addition to the knowledge gained through the study of organic chemistry, students will be able to apply the acquired concepts for the resolution of practical exercises related to the identification and classification of substances based on Their activity on the body, the effect of chirality on pharmacological activity, the possibility of separating organic isomers and the general methodologies for their analysis and their recognition. Making judgments: The course offers links to other disciplines (Physics, General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Computational Chemistry and Genetics) by providing an integrated knowledge. The student's critical judgment will be stimulated by constantly referring to the reading of recent studies published in scientific journals, questioning the current issues related to some of the core concepts of the discipline. Thanks to the multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary nature of organic chemistry, it will be also possible to link the acquired concepts to other disciplines, allowing the student to form his own autonomy of judgment about the effectiveness of an integrated scientific approach. Communication skills: At the end of each part of the course, the students will be invited to form working groups to develop solutions and compete with others in solving practical exercises. The educational gain is aimed at increasing the communication skills and the ability to know how to work in a group, all aimed at consolidating the acquired concepts. Learning Skills: Students' learning abilities will be evaluated during the course of the course by exonerary tests that will allow you to individually monitor the maturation state of the knowledge, highlighting the student's ability to return.	7	CHIM/06	56	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
118424 - English (objectives) The course is aimed at students with basic knowledge of English grammar and aims to consolidate them and to develop pre-intermediate level linguistic and communication skills (level B1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - CEFR) .	4		32	-	-	-	Final examination and foreign language test	ITA
118928 - FOUNDATIONS OF EARTH SCIENCES (objectives) Aims The course is aimed at providing some basic elements of Earth Sciences for the interpretation and use of the geo-thematic territorial data made available by the application of the INSPIRE protocol (standard OGC services of the National and Regional geoportals). The course introduces the composition of the Earth and focuses attention on the lithogenetic cycle. The exogenous and endogenous processes that supervise the formation of the rocks and their position constitute central themes of the course.
- MODULE A - GEOLOGY	Also available in another semester or year
- MODULE B - GEOMORPHOLOGY AND APPLIED GEOLOGY (objectives) The objectives of the course are the transmission of the basics of geomorphology and applied geology. The course introduces the understanding and analysis of the Earth surface processes and landform, also in relation to human activities. The main characteristics of geomaterials are also introduced and the main geological risks are considered. Knowledge and understanding: At the end of the training activity, the student will acquire knowledge on geomorphology, erosional processes and slope dynamics, geological risks. The student will be able to distinguish the most common types and forms of erosion by linking them to their origins. The student will be able to understand the processes that determine the geological risks. Applied knowledge and understanding: At the end of the training activity the student will have to demonstrate that he is able: to read and interpret geomorphological maps, to analyze geological data for the site characterization and for risks assessment. Making judgments: Through the examples presented during the lessons and exercises, the student will acquire autonomy of judgment based on the acquired knowledge, analyzing different geological and geomorphological Italian environments. Communication skills: The student will acquire an appropriate technical language both during the lessons and during the exercises so that they can interact with professionals and experts involved in environmental analysis, management and design. Communication skills will be verified during intermediate tests and/or final examination. Learning skills: The student must demonstrate that he is able to use the methods learned to investigate geological and geomorphological conditions other than those considered during the course.	6	GEO/05	32	16	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA

First semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
118929 - COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY (objectives) The course aims to introduce students to a general knowledge of computer science, to two programming languages widely used in science Pyton and Matlab and to the principles of numerical calculation for the solution of equations and systems of linear algebraic equations -linear. Knowledge and understanding: develop programming skills in Python; Develop programming skills in the Matlab environment, understand, set up and solve numerically mathematical and physical problems.	6	INF/01	48	-	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
118931 - GENETICS (objectives) The aim of the course is to provide students with the information necessary to understand the theoretical basis of classical and modern genetics and the experimental approaches that have allowed their definition. Students will have to learn the logic of formal genetic analysis and the methods of genetic dissection of biological phenomena. Notions will be provided to understand the paradigmatic change that occurred in the post-genomic era, and an understanding of the importance of both eukaryotic and prokaryotic model systems will be stimulated. The course aims to provide the basis for further in-depth studies in all fields of genetics.	6	BIO/18	48	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
119055 - HYDROLOGY AND GEOMATICS
- MODULE A - HYDROLOGY	Also available in another semester or year
- MODULE B - GEOMATICA (objectives) The course aims to provide the tools and methodologies for analysing the territory at the planning scale. the main training objectives are: - Knowledge and comprehension skills: during the course, the student will acquire comprehension and problem-solving skills through analysis methodologies that simulate real contexts; - Applied knowledge and comprehension skills will be developed by the student through teaching integrated with laboratory activities in classrooms equipped with dedicated GIS software; - Autonomy of judgement in the "problem solving" phase in the risk contexts addressed during the course; - Communication skills through the drafting of reports and projects to be presented during the examination; - Ability to learn.	6	AGR/10	40	8	-	-	Related or supplementary learning activities	ITA
119007 - BIOLOGY AND VEGETAL DIVERSITY
- MODULE A - VEGETABLE BIOLOGY (objectives) Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the plant cell in relation to the functions performed by each tissue and organ of the plant. Understanding of the main anatomical-functional differences between Briofite, Pteridofite, Gimnosperme, Angiosperme and their evolutionary meaning. Knowledge of the main morphological modifications of the plant phenotype in response to environmental gradients. Ability to compare the reproductive cycles of Briofite, Pteridofite, Gimnosperme and Angiosperme.	7	BIO/03	48	8	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
- MODULE B - FLORISTICS AND GEOBOTANICS	Also available in another semester or year
118937 - MICROBIOLOGY	Also available in another semester or year

Second semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
118937 - MICROBIOLOGY (objectives) The course objectives are to allow the acquisition of the basics of the biology of microorganisms, in particular prokaryotes, and their role in the environment.	6	BIO/19	48	-	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
118936 - ECOLOGY (objectives) The course aims to provide robust basic knowledge on the structure and functioning of environmental systems, with particular emphasis on the mechanisms that determine both the distribution and abundance of organisms as well as their relations with the environment. Knowledge and Understanding The students will acquire knowledge on the basic principles of ecology, with particular emphasis on the interdisciplinary nature of this discipline. This objective is reflected in the organization of the program that runs through the hierarchical layers of ecological organization, from the mechanisms underlying biodiversity (evolutionary ecology), passing through the relationships between organisms and species (population ecology) up to the structure and functioning of communities (community ecology). Applied Knowledge and Understanding The knowledge acquired will be applied to the ecological mechanisms that allow evaluatint the state and functioning of ecosystems and biodiversity. Comprehension abilities will be applied by encouraging students to deal with complex and multi-scalar disciplines and problems. Independent Evaluation The ability to formulate independent evaluations will be exercised thanks to the interdisciplinary and multilevel reasoning required by this discipline and by the analysis of the case studies proposed, that need the merging of complex and heterogeneous data to be understood. Communication skills These skills will be developed through the exercise of one's own expression (interventions during the lessons) and in the coordination of group activities, especially during field exercises. Ability to learn The many concepts learned and the connections linking them all will stimulate a “learning-by-reasoning” process, essential to fully understand ecological mechanisms.	9	BIO/07	48	24	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
119009 - dendroecology (objectives) The aim of the course is to provide the knowledge necessary for the recognition, biology and ecology of Italian tree species. Particular attention will be paid to insights related to the ontogenetic cycle of trees and the state and dynamics of forest populations with insights related to the naturalness of ecosystems (old forests, managed forests, degraded forests), the dynamics of forest vegetation and the impact of climate change . At the end of the course, the student must have acquired the ability to apply the criteria of taxonomic recognition of trees of forest interest and be able to understand the environmental needs and the bio-ecological role of each species in the dynamism of forest populations. During the course students will be stimulated to develop independent judgment, communication skills and ability to learn.	6	AGR/05	32	16	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
119055 - HYDROLOGY AND GEOMATICS
- MODULE A - HYDROLOGY (objectives) The course has as a training objective the knowledge of hydrological processes for the understanding and management of problems inherent in the hydrological cycle. Three primary objectives can be identified: Know the hydrological phenomena. Specifically, the notions concerning the properties of precipitation and the dynamics of the formation of river floods will be deepened. Understanding and learning the concept of project flow, central training objective being the basis of most hydraulic designs. Learn and apply the Rational Formula which represents the training objective of the modeling type with a more practical and less phenomenological implication. In addition to the three main objectives, the student will also be trained directly on some soft-skills related to the topics of the course, such as basic IT tools (spreadsheets, GIS).	6	AGR/08	40	8	-	-	Related or supplementary learning activities	ITA
- MODULE B - GEOMATICA	Also available in another semester or year
119007 - BIOLOGY AND VEGETAL DIVERSITY
- MODULE A - VEGETABLE BIOLOGY	Also available in another semester or year
- MODULE B - FLORISTICS AND GEOBOTANICS (objectives) Understand the diversity of plants at the level of the highest taxonomic ranks. Knowing how to correctly use the scientific names of plant taxa. Master a picture of the diversity of Italian tracheophytes. Knowing how to use the identification techniques of vascular plant species. Being able to recognize the most common families of conifers and angiosperms of Italian flora in the field. Get a picture of the flora and vegetation of Italy. Master the basics of biodiversity and environmental distribution of vascular plants and simple applications (elements of floristic monitoring).	8	BIO/03	56	8	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA

First semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
119010 - Geopedology (objectives) The main objective of the teaching is to provide the knowledge necessary to interpret the genesis, the evolution of a soil, and its link with the landscape, with particular reference to paleoenvironmental interpretations and the Quaternary geology. The bases will be provided to understand the processes of formation of a soil and the link with environmental (climate, geology, morphology) and anthropic factors (use and management of the soil). The student will learn the basics to understand the spatial distribution of soils and their temporal evolution within the landscape, through practical examples of interpretation of soil maps and reading of the pedo-landscape.	6	AGR/14	32	16	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
119008 - ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING LABORATORY
- MODULE A - CHEMICAL MONITORING (objectives) MODULO A inglese The course introduces and deepens the concepts and main experimental approaches on the chemical aspects of environmental monitoring through the knowledge and practice of the main instrumental methods for the qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis of organic and inorganic substances present in the environment. Knowledge will focus in particular on chemical monitoring of water and soil. A) Educational objectives: To build a theoretical and applicative competence on the chemical aspects of environmental monitoring. B) Expected learning results: 1) Knowledge and understanding: the knowledge will concern in particular the chemical monitoring of superficial water and soil; 2) Knowledge and comprehension skills applied: part of the course will be dedicated to carrying out practical exercises from an applicative applicative point of view, simulating real situations; 3) Autonomy of judgment: knowledge and practical application will allow autonomy of judgment and planning skills; 4) Communication skills: knowledge and application practice will also be useful in the development of communication skills through the reading and interpretation of the instrumental data obtained; 5) Ability to learn: the ability to learn will be evaluated through exercises concerning theory and interpretation of instrumental data.	6	CHIM/06	24	24	-	-	Related or supplementary learning activities	ITA
- MODULE B - BIOLOGICAL MONITORING (objectives) MODULO B inglese Understanding the meaning of the use of biological indicators for environmental monitoring. Acquisition of general skills for the use of the biological methodologies provided for by the laws in force on environmental monitoring, in particular that of aquatic systems, through the integral application of a biological index. A) Educational objectives: to develop design and execution skills for biological monitoring according to the principles and methods contained in current European and Italian legislation. B) Expected learning results: 1) Knowledge and understanding: The acquired knowledge will concern the general principles on which biological monitoring activities are based, the methodological processes for the implementation of monitoring campaigns, and the determination of biological indices of environmental quality. 2) Knowledge and comprehension skills applied: The application of knowledge will be focused on a methodological study of the indexes currently used to assess the ecological status of environmental matrices, considering in particular soil and inner watercourses, through practical activities in the field and in the laboratory. 3) Autonomy of judgment: The ability to formulate independent assessments can be exercised in the interpretation phase of the results, coordinating the heterogeneous data to arrive at motivated judgments. 4) Communication skills: These skills will be developed through the exercise of one's own expression (interventions during the lessons) and in the coordination of group activities. 5) Ability to learn: The methodological study can allow the extension of the concepts and practices to the monitoring application to other environmental matrices.	6	BIO/05	24	24	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
118938 - IDROGEOLOGY (objectives) Objectives The objectives of the course are the comprehension of the main hydrogeological processes for the management and protection of groundwater resources. Students will be introduced to the understanding of how water gets into the ground (recharge), how it flows in the subsurface (through aquifers), how groundwater interacts with the surrounding soil and rock (the geology) and how flows out in different ways (different kinds of springs). For the understanding of these processes the hydrogeological features, interaction between surface water and groundwater and chemical-physical parameters will be analysed in the framework of protection and sustainable management of water resources. 1) Knowledge and understanding At the end of the training activity the student will acquire knowledge about the main hydrogeological features of rocks and soils, about the mechanisms governing groundwater flow circulation and distributions and about water quality. The student will be also able to classify different types of aquifer and spring categories, and he/she will be able to analyse the relationship between groundwater and other water bodies (rivers, lakes, sea, etc.). The student will be able to understand the principle of sustainable exploitation and vulnerability of groundwater also in the framework of current legislation. 2) Applied knowledge and understanding At the end of training activity, the student must demonstrate to be able to: read and analyze a hydrogeological map; critically analyse hydrodynamic aquifer parameters, carry out a piezometric map also defining the main features, classify waters basing on their chemical-physical characteristics, the student must be able to evaluate vulnerability and degree of exploitation of groundwater resources. 3) Making judgments The student through the topics discussed during the course and during cartographic, numerical, and practical exercises will be able to make an individual judgment about groundwater flow circulation, groundwater quality and and degree of exploitation, dealing with different settings and environments concerning many aspects about the hydrogeology of an area. 4)Communication skills The student will acquire an appropriate technical language both during theoretical lessons and tutorial activities, necessary to interact with specialists involved in analyses, management and planning of activities in hydrogeological and environmental fields. The communication skills will be verified during class discussions and the oral examination. 5) Learning skills The student must demonstrate to be able to analyse hydrogeological features of a territory even if the settings are different from those considered during classes. The student mut also be able to define the key hydrogeological features of an environment useful to protect, monitor and correct manage groundwater resources.	6	GEO/05	40	8	-	-	Core compulsory activities	ITA
118942 - INTERNSHIP	2		-	-	-	-	Other activities	ITA
- - ELECTIVE COURSE	12		96	-	-	-	Elective activities	ITA

Second semester

Course	Credits	Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code	Contact Hours	Exercise Hours	Laboratory Hours	Personal Study Hours	Type of Activity	Language
118952 - MATHEMATICS COMPLEMENTS (objectives) The course will introduce some essential tools for the mathematical description of the various applied sciences. In particular, after studying the subsets of RN, the functions of several real variables will be introduced, describing their fundamental properties. Then the sequences and the numerical and function series will be introduced, which will be used to solve some concrete problems.	6	MAT/05	40	8	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
118953 - DIDACTICS OF MATHEMATICS (objectives) The aim of the course is to transmit the founding principles of Mathematics from a popular and didactic point of view, so that students appropriate the correct mathematical language to describe abstract concepts and concrete phenomena of the applied sciences, necessary for the design of educational paths for the popularization of Mathematics and Natural Sciences in their quantitative aspects.	6	MAT/05	32	16	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
118954 - DIDACTICS OF NATURAL SCIENCES (objectives) The course is aimed at transmitting the founding principles of Natural Sciences selected on the basis of their relevance in the popular and educational context. The aim of the course is to make students acquire the language of Natural Sciences and specifically of Earth Sciences. Central themes are georesources, their evaluation and analysis through the scientific method, their use according to the principles of sustainability and the interdependence relationships between man and the planet Earth. Students will acquire the skills necessary for the design of educational paths for the dissemination of Natural Sciences.	6	GEO/04	40	8	-	-	Basic compulsory activities	ITA
118943 - FINAL TEST	4		-	-	-	-	Final examination and foreign language test	ITA

TOTAL

180

Teachings extracurricular: (hide)

118950 - CLIMATE CHANGE AND REWILDING	6	AGR/05	32	16	-	-		ITA
119718 - Climatology	6	GEO/12	32	16	-	-		ITA

Degree Course: Natural and Environmental Sciences A.Y. 2020/2021

Expected learning outcomes Syllabus

Conoscenza e capacità di comprensione

Capacità di applicare conoscenza e comprensione

Autonomia di giudizio

Abilità comunicative

Capacità di apprendimento

Requisiti di ammissione

Prova finale

Orientamento in ingresso

Il Corso di Studio in breve