a) Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with tools for understanding plant species and communities, their adaptation strategies to the environmental parameters, and dune dynamics. These knowledge are crucial for understanding the conservation status of these ecosystems that are among the most fragile and endangered, monitoring them and defining the most appropriate strategies for protect and recover.
The course will supply the basis for further better understanding and studying the autotrophic components of our coasts.

b) Learning outcomes:
1) Knowing the biodiversity of plants of coastal dunes as result of the adaptation to peculiar environmental conditions.
2) Ability to apply knowledge acquired and understanding. Learn how to use acquired skills to interpret data observed or understand any morpho-functional alterations due to variations in environmental parameters.
3) Autonomy of judgment. Ability to formulate hypotheses in response to any problems.
4) Communicative Skills. Students are encouraged to acquire a scientifically correct terminology.
5) Learning Skills. Stimulate the curiosity and knowledge on Plants.