Degree Course: Natural and Environmental Sciences
A.Y. 2022/2023 
Conoscenza e capacità di comprensione
Ai laureati triennale in Scienze Naturali e Ambientali saranno fornite le conoscenze di base in ambito scientifico, utili per la comprensione del metodo sperimentale e per il ragionamento logico-deduttivo.
Su queste basi, saranno sviluppate le conoscenze specifiche e la capacità di comprensione negli ambiti delle discipline naturalistiche, biologiche, ecologiche, agrarie e delle Scienze della Terra e metodologico-valutativi per l'analisi delle diverse componenti dei sistemi naturali e dell'ambiente.
Le conoscenze sono acquisite principalmente attraverso le attività didattiche frontali e di esercitazione, prediligendo i collegamenti interdisciplinari al fine di raggiungere una completa formazione per la comprensione delle complesse relazioni esistenti tra le diverse componenti dei sistemi naturali e ambientali.
La capacità di comprensione è stimolata dalla proposizione ed analisi della letteratura specialistica e di casi studio, sia nel corso delle attività didattiche frontali e di laboratorio sia nel corso delle attività di tirocinio ed esercitazione sul campo.
La verifica dell'acquisizione delle conoscenze e della capacità di comprensione, sia negli ambiti scientifici di base sia in quelli specifici, è effettuata attraverso esami orali e scritti, prove in itinere e relazioni sulle attività di laboratorio e di esercitazione sul campo.Capacità di applicare conoscenza e comprensione
I laureati triennali in Scienze Naturali e Ambientali saranno in grado di applicare le conoscenze acquisite per l’interpretazione e l’analisi dei sistemi naturali nelle sue diverse componenti biotiche e abiotiche.
Metodi e tecniche di rilevamento, di classificazione, di analisi e di monitoraggio delle diverse componenti naturali saranno applicati alla promozione della qualità dell'ambiente ed al ripristino e tutela della risorse naturali.
La capacità di applicare conoscenza e comprensione è raggiunta dagli studenti principalmente attraverso le esercitazioni in aula, in laboratorio e sul campo, e mediante i tirocini formativi.
Nel contesto delle discipline applicate di carattere ecologico, biologico, agrario e geologico e di quelle metodologiche-valutative, la capacità di applicazione delle conoscenze è particolarmente stimolata attraverso analisi di contesti significativi dei sistemi naturali e ambientali.
La capacità di applicare conoscenza e comprensione è sviluppata anche durante la preparazione dell'elaborato finale, nel corso del quale lo studente necessariamente applicherà quanto appreso nel percorso formativo.
La verifica delle capacità di applicare le conoscenze acquisite e della comprensione dei sistemi naturali e ambientali e dei metodi per la loro promozione e salvaguardia è effettuata nel corso degli esami delle diverse discipline, durante la presentazione delle relazioni delle attività di tirocinio e della prova finale.Autonomia di giudizio
Il corso fornisce una formazione di tipo scientifico multidisciplinare, che implica una approccio analitico alla conoscenza e comprende la capacità di utilizzare i dati per giungere a conclusioni autonome e fondate.
L'integrazione alla base degli insegnamenti conduce a valutazioni che devono tener conto di fattori molto diversi ma che sono tra loro in rapporto causale.
L'eterogeneità dei fattori costringe a mantenere un'ottica ampia e a considerare cause ed effetti in modo complesso, più adeguato ad una realistica rappresentazione dei problemi e alla proposta di soluzioni potenzialmente più efficaci.
La capacità di giudizi fondati e autonomi potrà anche essere verificata in occasione della valutazione dei corsi, richiesta in modo analitico ad ogni studente.
L'autonomia di giudizio è compresa anche nelle previste attività di tirocinio e nell'elaborazione della prova finale.
Queste attività sono strettamente correlate con i contenuti e le competenze del mondo del lavoro e tendono proprio alla appropriata introduzione del laureato nella società con una adeguata capacità di autonomia di giudizio.Abilità comunicative
Le capacità di comunicazione acquisite nell'ambito del corso riguardano:
- Uso della lingua italiana, per sostenere le prove d'esame e la presentazione dell'elaborato finale.
Lo sviluppo di questa capacità è perseguito dai docenti anche nel corso dell'attività frontale, stimolando le discussioni, consentendo agli studenti lo svolgimento di presentazioni, tesine e seminari.
- Uso e comprensione della lingua inglese, in quanto mezzo di comunicazione scientifica e tecnologica internazionale, attraverso il corso di lingua inglese e l'incentivazione di attività all'estero (mediante i previsti programmi di internazionalizzazione, quali ERASMUS);
- Uso della comunicazione su temi tecnici o scientifici specifici, attraverso l'acquisizione del lessico appropriato e l'utilizzazione delle forme proprie della comunicazione scientifica; questa abilità comunicativa viene trasmessa nei singoli corsi e, soprattutto, nel corso dell'attività di preparazione alla prova finale;
- Uso degli strumenti informatici per migliorare la qualità della gestione delle informazione e la programmazione, attraverso il previsto insegnamento di Informatica;
- Interazione col mondo del lavoro, attraverso le attività di tirocinio.
Le abilità comunicative vengono verificate nelle prove di esame, orali, scritte e nella prova finale.Capacità di apprendimento
Il corso tende a sviluppare le capacità di apprendimento, particolarmente utile nell'eventuale proseguimento degli studi, ma che consente anche di emergere nel contesto professionale.
Questa capacità consisterà soprattutto nella abilità di utilizzare strumenti di conoscenza, di raccolta, elaborazione e gestione dei dati.
Per esempio l'abilità di effettuare ricerche bibliografiche, consultare archivi, reperire il materiale informativo e ricavarne i dati essenziali in modo sintetico e non dispersivo.
La verifica di tale capacità, oltre che in attività programmate dai singoli corsi di insegnamento, avverrà in sede di presentazione dell'elaborato finale e dei rapporti elaborati durante le previste attività di tirocinio.Requisiti di ammissione
Per essere ammessi al Corso di Laurea occorre essere in possesso di un diploma quinquennale di scuola secondaria superiore o di altro titolo di studio equivalente ritenuto idoneo dalla competente struttura didattica.
Ai sensi di quanto disposto dal DM 270/04, al fine di verificare la preparazione iniziale degli studenti, essi sono sottoposti a test d'ingresso obbligatorio.
Questi test, non precludendo l'iscrizione al corso di laurea, sono pensati come strumento utile e di aiuto per i docenti (soprattutto per quelli del I anno) e per gli studenti (strumento di autovalutazione e di garanzia, pur non essendo previsto il numero chiuso).
Il fine ultimo è contribuire a realizzare migliori condizioni di formazione universitaria.
Il test di accesso tende ad accertare la preparazione iniziale dello studente nelle abilità analitiche e di ragionamento logico con specifico riferimento al campo scientifico.
Le modalità della verifica sono definite nel Regolamento Didattico del Corso di Studio, nel quale sono anche definiti gli obblighi formativi aggiuntivi nel caso di verifica non positiva.
Prova finale
La prova finale consiste nella preparazione e discussione di un elaborato in forma di relazione o di un progetto su tematiche inerenti agli obiettivi del corso di studio, sotto la guida di un relatore.
L'attività potrà essere svolta presso i laboratori dell'Università della Tuscia o presso enti di ricerca pubblici e privati, aziende e industrie sulla base di apposite convenzioni.
La relazione sul lavoro svolto è discussa davanti ad una commissione nominata dal Consiglio di Dipartimento.
La votazione è espressa in centodecimi.Orientamento in ingresso
Le attività di orientamento in ingresso per il corso di laurea in Scienze Naturali e Ambientali sono curate e coordinate dai delegati di Ateneo e di Dipartimento.
Partecipano alle attività di orientamento i docenti del Corso di Studio, due studenti che usufruiscono di apposite borse per questo tipo di attività e dottorandi.
Oltre alle consuete interazioni con le scuole e i licei della Provincia di Viterbo e della Regione Lazio, sono effettuate manifestazioni ad hoc in occasione degli Open Day organizzati presso la sede di Viterbo.
Sono inoltre condotte iniziative per la promozione del corso di laurea sui social e mediante appositi eventi organizzati dall'Ateneo e dal Dipartimento.Il Corso di Studio in breve
Il Corso di Laurea ha l’obiettivo di introdurre lo studente alla conoscenza, interpretazione e analisi dei sistemi naturali nelle sue diverse componenti biotiche e abiotiche.
Il corso di studio permette di acquisire una cultura sistemica ed esperienze del metodo scientifico per l’interpretazione e l’analisi di processi, sistemi e problemi riguardanti i campi di applicazione delle Scienze Naturali e Ambientali.
Pertanto, il percorso formativo è progettato per fornire una solida conoscenza di base nei settori della matematica, fisica e chimica e si caratterizza per attività didattiche nei settori delle Scienze della Vita, della Terra e Agrarie.
Le attività formative nei diversi settori disciplinari sono completate da esercitazioni di laboratorio e attività sul campo, tirocini formativi presso aziende, strutture pubbliche e laboratori, e partecipazione ai programmi di internazionalizzazione presso Università e istituti di ricerca europei.
Sono previsti tre indirizzi: uno finalizzato alla conservazione della biodiversità, uno focalizzato sull’analisi e monitoraggio dei rischi ambientali ed uno orientato alla didattica delle Scienze, ovvero a fornire una preparazione utile per l’insegnamento della Matematica e delle Scienze nella Scuola Secondaria di I Grado.
Lo studente espliciterà le proprie scelte al momento della presentazione,
tramite il sistema informativo di ateneo, del piano di completamento o del piano di studio individuale,
secondo quanto stabilito dal regolamento didattico del corso di studio.
Analisi dei rischi ambientali
FIRST YEAR
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118922 -
MATHS
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TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The aim of the course is to provide students with the main notions of the analysis
mathematics aimed at making students learn techniques
necessary to study the functions, solve problems based on integral calculus
and solve some easy differential equations. Where possible, the concepts covered
will be applied to build and study mathematical models of real phenomena
related to applied sciences, in particular biology.
EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
Knowledge and understanding (Dublin descriptor 1)
Acquire knowledge
• the concepts of function, limits and derivability of the functions of one
real variable and all the notions that allow you to study a function;
• the notion of integral, integration methods and the main ones
applications of integral calculus;
• differential equations and some solving methods.
Ability to apply acquired knowledge (Dublin descriptor 2)
Knowing how to use the concepts learned for
• solve equations and inequalities;
• calculate limits, derivatives, integrals and study functions;
• solve differential equations.
Judgment autonomy (Dublin descriptor 3)
• Be able to identify the appropriate rules to apply to
solving new problems, similar to those discussed in class.
Communication skills (Dublin descriptor 4)
• Students' ability to talk, reason and will be stimulated
discuss the questions raised during the lessons regarding the topics
treated.
Learning skills (Dublin descriptor 5)
• Be able to discuss some scientific topics by building simple
mathematical models.
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56
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GENERAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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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.
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40
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16
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118928 -
FOUNDATIONS OF EARTH SCIENCES
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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.
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MODULE A - GEOLOGY
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Objectives
The objectives of the course are the transmission of the basic notions of geology. The course introduces the composition of the Earth, the dynamics of the planet and its deep and superficial structure. The lithogenetic cycle and the exogenous and endogenous processes that lead to the formation of rocks are central themes of the course.
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the training, the student will acquire knowledge on the internal constitution of the Earth and on the main endogenous and exogenous processes that characterize the Planet. He will be able to distinguish the most common types of rocks relating them to the processes of their formation. He will be able to understand the principles of stratigraphy, the main geological structures and the large-scale dynamic processes.
Applied knowledge and understanding
At the end of the training, the student will be able to: distinguish and classify the main types of rocks and their fundamental mineral constituents, use the main concepts of stratigraphy and structural geology, read and interpret topographic and geological maps.
Making judgments
At the end of the training, the student will be able to make a judgement on geological phenomena in different contexts and on information related to the main aspects of geology.
Communication skills
The student will acquire an appropriate language in the different aspects of geology and will be able to communicate the acquired knowledge.
Learning skills
The student will be able to trace the essential geological characteristics of a simple areal context, and to deepen independently the main aspects of geology.
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MODULE B - GEOMORPHOLOGY AND APPLIED GEOLOGY
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119005 -
PHYSICS WITH LABORATORY
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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.
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MODULE A - PHYSICS
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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.
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8
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118928 -
FOUNDATIONS OF EARTH SCIENCES
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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.
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MODULE B - GEOMORPHOLOGY AND APPLIED GEOLOGY
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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
At the end of the training the student, will be able to make a judgment on the geomorphological and geological phenomena applied in different contexts, and on the information related to the main aspects of geomorphology.
Communication skills
The student will acquire an appropriate language in the different aspects of geomorphology and applied geology and will be able to communicate the acquired knowledge.
Learning skills
The student will be able to trace the essential geomorphological and geological characteristics of a simple geological context, and to deepen independently the main aspects connected to them.
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GEO/05
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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.
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MODULE B - PHYSICS LABORATORY
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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.
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118926 -
ZOOLOGY
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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.
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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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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.
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CHIM/06
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118424 -
English
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EDUCATIONAL AIMS:
The course aims to develop language skills at a pre-intermediate level (B1 in The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), focusing on building essential grammatical and lexical foundations.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The student can:
- understand texts that consist mainly of high-frequency everyday or job-related language;
- understand the description of events, feelings, and wishes in personal letters;
- understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters;
- enter into a conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life;
- connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, his/her dreams, hopes and ambitions;
- briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions related to scientific topics as well;
- write simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest;
- write personal letters describing experiences and impressions, and short stories sticking to specific hints.
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32
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Final examination and foreign language test
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SECOND YEAR
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118929 -
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
(objectives)
The use of computers is fundamental in science. Programming, data analysis, and modeling are central aspects of natural and environmental science professionals' work. Students will acquire the necessary skills, abilities, and tools to use the computer to facilitate research efficiently. First, the course will introduce the essential elements of information technology and collaborative tools. After that, programming techniques will be taught to solve problems related to the mathematics component of the course of study.
Objectives
The lecture objectives are to learn basic notions of computer science and collaborative work through telematics platforms and programming to resolve problems related to the topics of the academic degree.
Knowledge and understanding
Upon completing the course, the student will be able to use a computer to solve scientific problems. Notably, he will know how to digitalize his work and will have the ability to organize himself in work groups through telematics platforms. The course's central theme will be the ability to rationalize a problem by formulating an algorithm and its resolution through the design and execution of programs.
Applied knowledge and understanding
At the end of the training, the student must be able to:
• Using Agile Management techniques
• Knowing how to understand and implement an algorithm.
• Graphing an algorithm through a flowchart.
• Formalize and solve an algorithm through programming in R Statistics.
• Plotting analysis through R Statistics.
• Simulating through ordinary differential equations how a phenomenon evolves over time.
Making judgments
At the end of the course, the student will be able to judge which information technology IT tools can best solve specific problems in different scientific contexts.
Communication skills
The student will acquire appropriate vocabulary in the different aspects of computer science and will be able to communicate and teach the acquired knowledge, even to non-competent people.
Learning skills
The student will have acquired tools to autonomously organize good work groups and develop IT strategies for solving problems.
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6
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INF/01
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48
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-
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Basic compulsory activities
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119055 -
HYDROLOGY AND GEOMATICS
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MODULE A - HYDROLOGY
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Also available in another semester or year
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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.
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6
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AGR/10
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8
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40
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118931 -
GENETICS
(objectives)
The course aims to provide students with the fundamental concepts of classical and molecular genetics by examining the models of inheritance of Mendelian characters, the mechanisms of coding, replication and expression of genetic information, genetic variability and some diseases caused by genetic mutations, the genetic composition of groups formed by individual members of the same species (populations) and the ways in which this composition changes over time and space.
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6
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BIO/18
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48
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119007 -
BIOLOGY AND VEGETAL DIVERSITY
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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.
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7
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BIO/03
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48
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8
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MODULE B - FLORISTICS AND GEOBOTANICS
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Also available in another semester or year
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118937 -
MICROBIOLOGY
(objectives)
Formation goals
The course will permit the comprehension of the morphological, phisiological and metabolical charctersistic of microrganisms (mainly procariotes); their role in nature and the interactions with other organisms. Moreover, i twill consent to acquire some basic techniques for the manipulation f microorganisms in Laboratory. The cours will supply a reference framework to comprehend modern aspect related to the microbial world and their potential applications.
The course will supply the basic formation for further specialised studies in microbial ecology, environmental and medical microbiology.
learning results
Knowledge and understanding ability. To get the knowledge regarding the basic principles of the microbial biology, their metabolism, their role in nature, the interaction between microorganisms and other organisms, their potential in biotechnology.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding. To understand the issues related to the relationships between microorganism and mankind and environment. To acquire the basic knowledge regarding the experimental approach to study the microbial world.
Independent judgement. The ability to construe the results obtained by the various studies in microbiology. The ability to understand the role of the microorganisms in the environment and their influence on the biology of other organisms.
Learning ability. Ability to describe scientific topics related to microbiology both in written and oral forms by a specific scientific/technical language. Ability to use the methods acquired for microorganism recognition and cultivation. This ability will be developed also trough the active involvement of the students in discussions during the lectures and by laboratory experiences.
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6
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BIO/19
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48
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Core compulsory activities
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Second semester
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119055 -
HYDROLOGY AND GEOMATICS
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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).
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6
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AGR/08
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40
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8
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MODULE B - GEOMATICA
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Also available in another semester or year
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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.
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9
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BIO/07
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48
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24
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Core compulsory activities
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119007 -
BIOLOGY AND VEGETAL DIVERSITY
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MODULE A - VEGETABLE BIOLOGY
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Also available in another semester or year
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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).
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8
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BIO/03
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56
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8
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119009 -
dendroecology
(objectives)
The aim of the course is to provide the knowledge necessary for the identification, biology, and ecology of Italian tree species. Particular attention will be paid 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 identification 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 the ability to learn.
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6
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AGR/05
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32
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16
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Core compulsory activities
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THIRD YEAR
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119008 -
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING LABORATORY
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MODULE A - CHEMICAL MONITORING
(objectives)
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.
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6
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CHIM/06
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24
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24
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Basic compulsory activities
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ITA |
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MODULE B - BIOLOGICAL MONITORING
(objectives)
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.
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6
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BIO/05
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24
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24
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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.
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6
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GEO/05
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40
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8
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118942 -
INTERNSHIP
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2
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Other activities
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ELECTIVE COURSE
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12
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96
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Elective activities
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ITA |
Optional Group:
OPTIONAL GROUP - (show)
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18
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118944 -
ENERGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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Also available in another semester or year
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118946 -
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF AGRO-ZOOTECHNICAL SYSTEMS
(objectives)
The following course aims to achieve 5 main objectives, which are listed below:
1. To provide the necessary knowledge to understand the complexity of agro-livestock systems and their relationship with the main animal species raised for the production of food for human consumption.
2. To analyze the environmental impacts generated by livestock activities and represent the main aspects associated with these impacts.
3. To deepen the main categories of environmental impact associated with the livestock sector.
4. To provide knowledge about the interventions that can be implemented to reduce the environmental impact generated by the production of animal-origin foods.
5. To illustrate the systems used to evaluate the environmental impact of livestock systems.
In summary, through this course, students will acquire skills to understand the complexity of agro-livestock systems, analyze the environmental impacts generated by livestock activities, identify the main categories of environmental impact associated with the livestock sector, and learn about the interventions that can be implemented to reduce environmental impact. Additionally, information will be provided on the systems used to evaluate the environmental impact of livestock systems.
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6
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AGR/19
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40
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8
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Related or supplementary learning activities
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ITA |
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118947 -
HYDROLOGICAL RISK
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Also available in another semester or year
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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).
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6
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ING-IND/31
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48
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Related or supplementary learning activities
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119718 -
Climatology
(objectives)
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge about the earth's climate on a global and regional scale in order to understand the climatic patterns and for a correct understanding of the dynamics and evolution of natural systems. At the end of the course students will have acquired the knowledge of the climate system thus supporting the understanding of dynamics and evolution of natural phenomena. Students will enrich their knowledge with a critical sense and responsibility, comparing themselves with different sources. They will develop learning skills such as to be able to carry out, autonomously, in-depth analysis of both standard and innovative methodologies for analysing climate phenomena.
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course students will have acquired the knowledge of the climate system thus supporting the understanding of dynamics and evolution of natural phenomena. Students will enrich their knowledge with a critical sense and responsibility, comparing themselves with different sources. They will develop learning skills such as to be able to carry out, autonomously, in-depth analysis of both standard and innovative methodologies for analysing climate phenomena.
Applying knowledge and understanding
Through lectures, practical activities in the field and laboratory activities in the computing room, students will acquire ability for collecting, processing and analysing (through statistical methods) meteorological and oceanographic data to extract climatological information. Students will have to acquire adequate skills in instrumental techniques, analysis and interpretation of the main meteo-oceanographic parameters, in order to analyse the Global Change scenario using a multidisciplinary approach.
Making judgements
At the end of the training, students must be able to evaluate and face the causes and effects of Climate Change with adequate skills, competences and critical sense by using meteo-oceanographic data (coming from in-situ measures, remote sensing imageries, numerical models) at global and regional scale.
Communication skills
Students must be able to master the arguments provided during the course with an appropriate scientific language.
Learning skills
Students must be able to apply the knowledge acquired, during the lectures and field/laboratory activities, to the study of Global Change and to autonomously study the main aspects of climatology.
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6
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GEO/12
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32
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16
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Related or supplementary learning activities
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Second semester
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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.
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6
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AGR/14
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32
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16
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Core compulsory activities
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ITA |
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Optional Group:
OPTIONAL GROUP - (show)
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18
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118944 -
ENERGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(objectives)
The fundamental objective of the course is to provide the
student the technical and practical knowledge and skills for designing and developing solutions
plant engineering aimed at the production of energy that can be used for both civil and industrial purposes, also in
relation to the renewable energy sector. The expected learning outcomes are the knowledge of
theoretical and practical notions associated with the energy cycle, with the types of fossil fuels compared a
those from renewable sources with obvious references to the dynamics of environmental pollution, biomass, ai
biochemical processes of energy production (biochemical processes, especially anaerobic digestion with
upgrading of biogas and thermochemical processes, in particular the gasification process), to energy
geothermal with low enthalpy systems, solar energy (both thermal and photovoltaic), bioliquids
and biofuels, wind energy and hydroelectricity. They will also be addressed during the course
the practical tools typically needed in the implementation/identification of strategies for
integrated systems for the production of energy in the industrial sector (e.g. for industrial districts
sustainable).
Among the expected learning outcomes there are therefore the knowledge and the development of a critical sense in terms
ability to identify parameters associated with the operation of equipment and systems
mentioned above in order to optimize their functioning both in the dimensioning phase and in the activity phase
(if possible) in relation to the requests of the end user, thus developing a critical sense from the point of
technical point of view, as well as understanding the meaning of the technical terminology used in the sector
of energy plant engineering from renewable sources, in relation to technologies and processes. At the end of
Course the student will have practical and theoretical notions relating to the main types of systems for the
exploitation of renewable energy sources by strengthening the skills already developed in the degree course
three-year course and having the ability to solve problems relating to new or demanding topics
multidisciplinary approaches, however deriving from the sector under study.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 plant engineering sector. Furthermore, 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.
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6
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ING-IND/09
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48
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Related or supplementary learning activities
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ITA |
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118946 -
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF AGRO-ZOOTECHNICAL SYSTEMS
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Also available in another semester or year
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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.
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6
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AGR/08
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40
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8
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Related or supplementary learning activities
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ITA |
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118948 -
SENSORS AND ELECTROMAGNETIC RISK
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Also available in another semester or year
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119718 -
Climatology
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Also available in another semester or year
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118943 -
FINAL TEST
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4
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Final examination and foreign language test
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ITA |
Evoluzione e conservazione della biodiversita'
FIRST YEAR
First semester
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118922 -
MATHS
(objectives)
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The aim of the course is to provide students with the main notions of the analysis
mathematics aimed at making students learn techniques
necessary to study the functions, solve problems based on integral calculus
and solve some easy differential equations. Where possible, the concepts covered
will be applied to build and study mathematical models of real phenomena
related to applied sciences, in particular biology.
EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
Knowledge and understanding (Dublin descriptor 1)
Acquire knowledge
• the concepts of function, limits and derivability of the functions of one
real variable and all the notions that allow you to study a function;
• the notion of integral, integration methods and the main ones
applications of integral calculus;
• differential equations and some solving methods.
Ability to apply acquired knowledge (Dublin descriptor 2)
Knowing how to use the concepts learned for
• solve equations and inequalities;
• calculate limits, derivatives, integrals and study functions;
• solve differential equations.
Judgment autonomy (Dublin descriptor 3)
• Be able to identify the appropriate rules to apply to
solving new problems, similar to those discussed in class.
Communication skills (Dublin descriptor 4)
• Students' ability to talk, reason and will be stimulated
discuss the questions raised during the lessons regarding the topics
treated.
Learning skills (Dublin descriptor 5)
• Be able to discuss some scientific topics by building simple
mathematical models.
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9
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MAT/05
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56
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16
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Basic compulsory activities
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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.
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7
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CHIM/03
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40
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16
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Basic compulsory activities
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ITA |
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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.
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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.
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8
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56
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MODULE B - PHYSICS LABORATORY
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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.
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MODULE A - GEOLOGY
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Objectives
The objectives of the course are the transmission of the basic notions of geology. The course introduces the composition of the Earth, the dynamics of the planet and its deep and superficial structure. The lithogenetic cycle and the exogenous and endogenous processes that lead to the formation of rocks are central themes of the course.
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the training, the student will acquire knowledge on the internal constitution of the Earth and on the main endogenous and exogenous processes that characterize the Planet. He will be able to distinguish the most common types of rocks relating them to the processes of their formation. He will be able to understand the principles of stratigraphy, the main geological structures and the large-scale dynamic processes.
Applied knowledge and understanding
At the end of the training, the student will be able to: distinguish and classify the main types of rocks and their fundamental mineral constituents, use the main concepts of stratigraphy and structural geology, read and interpret topographic and geological maps.
Making judgments
At the end of the training, the student will be able to make a judgement on geological phenomena in different contexts and on information related to the main aspects of geology.
Communication skills
The student will acquire an appropriate language in the different aspects of geology and will be able to communicate the acquired knowledge.
Learning skills
The student will be able to trace the essential geological characteristics of a simple areal context, and to deepen independently the main aspects of geology.
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GEO/02
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16
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MODULE B - GEOMORPHOLOGY AND APPLIED GEOLOGY
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119005 -
PHYSICS WITH LABORATORY
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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.
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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.
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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.
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9
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BIO/05
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56
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16
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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.
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CHIM/06
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118424 -
English
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EDUCATIONAL AIMS:
The course aims to develop language skills at a pre-intermediate level (B1 in The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), focusing on building essential grammatical and lexical foundations.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The student can:
- understand texts that consist mainly of high-frequency everyday or job-related language;
- understand the description of events, feelings, and wishes in personal letters;
- understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters;
- enter into a conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life;
- connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, his/her dreams, hopes and ambitions;
- briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions related to scientific topics as well;
- write simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest;
- write personal letters describing experiences and impressions, and short stories sticking to specific hints.
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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.
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MODULE B - GEOMORPHOLOGY AND APPLIED GEOLOGY
(objectives)
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
At the end of the training the student, will be able to make a judgment on the geomorphological and geological phenomena applied in different contexts, and on the information related to the main aspects of geomorphology.
Communication skills
The student will acquire an appropriate language in the different aspects of geomorphology and applied geology and will be able to communicate the acquired knowledge.
Learning skills
The student will be able to trace the essential geomorphological and geological characteristics of a simple geological context, and to deepen independently the main aspects connected to them.
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GEO/05
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118929 -
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
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The use of computers is fundamental in science. Programming, data analysis, and modeling are central aspects of natural and environmental science professionals' work. Students will acquire the necessary skills, abilities, and tools to use the computer to facilitate research efficiently. First, the course will introduce the essential elements of information technology and collaborative tools. After that, programming techniques will be taught to solve problems related to the mathematics component of the course of study.
Objectives
The lecture objectives are to learn basic notions of computer science and collaborative work through telematics platforms and programming to resolve problems related to the topics of the academic degree.
Knowledge and understanding
Upon completing the course, the student will be able to use a computer to solve scientific problems. Notably, he will know how to digitalize his work and will have the ability to organize himself in work groups through telematics platforms. The course's central theme will be the ability to rationalize a problem by formulating an algorithm and its resolution through the design and execution of programs.
Applied knowledge and understanding
At the end of the training, the student must be able to:
• Using Agile Management techniques
• Knowing how to understand and implement an algorithm.
• Graphing an algorithm through a flowchart.
• Formalize and solve an algorithm through programming in R Statistics.
• Plotting analysis through R Statistics.
• Simulating through ordinary differential equations how a phenomenon evolves over time.
Making judgments
At the end of the course, the student will be able to judge which information technology IT tools can best solve specific problems in different scientific contexts.
Communication skills
The student will acquire appropriate vocabulary in the different aspects of computer science and will be able to communicate and teach the acquired knowledge, even to non-competent people.
Learning skills
The student will have acquired tools to autonomously organize good work groups and develop IT strategies for solving problems.
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INF/01
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48
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118931 -
GENETICS
(objectives)
The course aims to provide students with the fundamental concepts of classical and molecular genetics by examining the models of inheritance of Mendelian characters, the mechanisms of coding, replication and expression of genetic information, genetic variability and some diseases caused by genetic mutations, the genetic composition of groups formed by individual members of the same species (populations) and the ways in which this composition changes over time and space.
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6
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BIO/18
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48
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119055 -
HYDROLOGY AND GEOMATICS
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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.
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6
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AGR/10
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8
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40
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118937 -
MICROBIOLOGY
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Formation goals
The course will permit the comprehension of the morphological, phisiological and metabolical charctersistic of microrganisms (mainly procariotes); their role in nature and the interactions with other organisms. Moreover, i twill consent to acquire some basic techniques for the manipulation f microorganisms in Laboratory. The cours will supply a reference framework to comprehend modern aspect related to the microbial world and their potential applications.
The course will supply the basic formation for further specialised studies in microbial ecology, environmental and medical microbiology.
learning results
Knowledge and understanding ability. To get the knowledge regarding the basic principles of the microbial biology, their metabolism, their role in nature, the interaction between microorganisms and other organisms, their potential in biotechnology.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding. To understand the issues related to the relationships between microorganism and mankind and environment. To acquire the basic knowledge regarding the experimental approach to study the microbial world.
Independent judgement. The ability to construe the results obtained by the various studies in microbiology. The ability to understand the role of the microorganisms in the environment and their influence on the biology of other organisms.
Learning ability. Ability to describe scientific topics related to microbiology both in written and oral forms by a specific scientific/technical language. Ability to use the methods acquired for microorganism recognition and cultivation. This ability will be developed also trough the active involvement of the students in discussions during the lectures and by laboratory experiences.
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6
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BIO/19
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48
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119007 -
BIOLOGY AND VEGETAL DIVERSITY
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MODULE A - VEGETABLE BIOLOGY
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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.
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BIO/03
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48
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MODULE B - FLORISTICS AND GEOBOTANICS
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118936 -
ECOLOGY
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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.
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9
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BIO/07
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119009 -
dendroecology
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The aim of the course is to provide the knowledge necessary for the identification, biology, and ecology of Italian tree species. Particular attention will be paid 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 identification 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 the ability to learn.
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6
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AGR/05
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119055 -
HYDROLOGY AND GEOMATICS
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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).
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6
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AGR/08
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40
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8
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119007 -
BIOLOGY AND VEGETAL DIVERSITY
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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).
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8
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BIO/03
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56
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8
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118950 -
CLIMATE CHANGE AND REWILDING
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119718 -
Climatology
(objectives)
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge about the earth's climate on a global and regional scale in order to understand the climatic patterns and for a correct understanding of the dynamics and evolution of natural systems. At the end of the course students will have acquired the knowledge of the climate system thus supporting the understanding of dynamics and evolution of natural phenomena. Students will enrich their knowledge with a critical sense and responsibility, comparing themselves with different sources. They will develop learning skills such as to be able to carry out, autonomously, in-depth analysis of both standard and innovative methodologies for analysing climate phenomena.
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course students will have acquired the knowledge of the climate system thus supporting the understanding of dynamics and evolution of natural phenomena. Students will enrich their knowledge with a critical sense and responsibility, comparing themselves with different sources. They will develop learning skills such as to be able to carry out, autonomously, in-depth analysis of both standard and innovative methodologies for analysing climate phenomena.
Applying knowledge and understanding
Through lectures, practical activities in the field and laboratory activities in the computing room, students will acquire ability for collecting, processing and analysing (through statistical methods) meteorological and oceanographic data to extract climatological information. Students will have to acquire adequate skills in instrumental techniques, analysis and interpretation of the main meteo-oceanographic parameters, in order to analyse the Global Change scenario using a multidisciplinary approach.
Making judgements
At the end of the training, students must be able to evaluate and face the causes and effects of Climate Change with adequate skills, competences and critical sense by using meteo-oceanographic data (coming from in-situ measures, remote sensing imageries, numerical models) at global and regional scale.
Communication skills
Students must be able to master the arguments provided during the course with an appropriate scientific language.
Learning skills
Students must be able to apply the knowledge acquired, during the lectures and field/laboratory activities, to the study of Global Change and to autonomously study the main aspects of climatology.
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6
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GEO/12
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32
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16
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118949 -
BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION
(objectives)
(A) Educational Objectives: The aim of the course is to deepen the understanding of the most important evolutionary theories, the mechanisms of evolutionary change, and the significance of both historical and contemporary evolutionary processes in generating and shaping the structure of biological diversity at all levels of organization. Additionally, knowledge will be provided on the applications of evolutionary biology principles and methods to fields such as natural resource exploitation and management, nature conservation, climate change biology, invasion biology, medicine, and agriculture.
(B) Expected Learning Outcomes:
1) Knowledge and understanding: Understand how evolutionary processes operate and interact over time and space, influencing biodiversity and species adaptation.
2) Applied knowledge and understanding: (a) Apply evolutionary analysis methods and tools to interpret biological data, such as phylogenetic analyses and population genetics studies; (b) develop the ability to design and conduct experiments to test evolutionary hypotheses, analyzing and interpreting the results obtained.
3) Autonomy of judgment: The knowledge and practical application will enable critical evaluation of different evolutionary theories and the scientific evidence supporting them.
4) Communication skills: The knowledge and practical application will also provide the means to clearly and effectively communicate evolutionary biology concepts and experimental results to both specialist and non-specialist audiences, using appropriate communication tools, including scientific articles, oral presentations, and posters.
5) Learning skills: Learning ability will be assessed through exercises and presentations of scientific work, demonstrating the level of understanding of the topics covered and the ability to adapt and integrate new knowledge and emerging techniques in the field of evolutionary biology.
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6
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BIO/07
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48
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118951 -
biogeography
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Also available in another semester or year
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17516 -
CONSERVAZIONE DELLE BIODIVERSITA'
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Also available in another semester or year
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119008 -
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING LABORATORY
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MODULE A - CHEMICAL MONITORING
(objectives)
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.
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6
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CHIM/06
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24
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24
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MODULE B - BIOLOGICAL MONITORING
(objectives)
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.
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6
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BIO/05
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24
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24
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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.
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6
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GEO/05
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40
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8
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ELECTIVE COURSE
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12
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96
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Elective activities
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118942 -
INTERNSHIP
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2
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Other activities
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Second semester
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OPTIONAL GROUP - (show)
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18
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118950 -
CLIMATE CHANGE AND REWILDING
(objectives)
The aim of the course is to provide the student with the knowledge necessary to understand the impact of global changes on the functioning of ecosystems and to design restoration projects. The student will acquire the ability to recognize the level of naturalness of ecosystems (eg old-growth forests, managed forests, degraded forests), to monitor the impact of climate change or other degradation factors such as alien species. During the course, students will be stimulated to develop independent judgment, communication skills, and the ability to learn.
At the end of the course, the student will have acquired knowledge of the main factors responsible for Global Change. He will also have developed skills and competencies in assessing the level of naturalness of terrestrial ecosystems and their functionality in the face of climate change. Finally, he will be able to understand the role of rewilding in the ecological transition by developing skills and competencies in measuring the contribution of these territories in mitigating climate change and combating the loss of biodiversity.
During the course, students will be stimulated to develop independent judgment through exercises on real cases of rewilding and communication skills with specific reference to the issues of global changes with the aim of developing skills in planning interventions to conserve and restore biodiversity. As far as judgment is concerned, students will learn to formulate scientific hypotheses to contribute to effective solutions to environmental crises. During the course, the student will be guided in the research and analysis of the most recent scientific literature on the subject also with the aim of stimulating the development of learning ability.
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6
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AGR/05
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32
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16
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-
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Related or supplementary learning activities
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ITA |
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119718 -
Climatology
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Also available in another semester or year
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118949 -
BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION
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Also available in another semester or year
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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.
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6
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BIO/05
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48
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Related or supplementary learning activities
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ITA |
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17516 -
CONSERVAZIONE DELLE BIODIVERSITA'
(objectives)
AIMS
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.
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6
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BIO/07
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32
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16
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Related or supplementary learning activities
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118943 -
FINAL TEST
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4
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Final examination and foreign language test
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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.
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6
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AGR/14
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32
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16
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-
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Core compulsory activities
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ITA |
Didattica delle Scienze
FIRST YEAR
First semester
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118922 -
MATHS
(objectives)
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The aim of the course is to provide students with the main notions of the analysis
mathematics aimed at making students learn techniques
necessary to study the functions, solve problems based on integral calculus
and solve some easy differential equations. Where possible, the concepts covered
will be applied to build and study mathematical models of real phenomena
related to applied sciences, in particular biology.
EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
Knowledge and understanding (Dublin descriptor 1)
Acquire knowledge
• the concepts of function, limits and derivability of the functions of one
real variable and all the notions that allow you to study a function;
• the notion of integral, integration methods and the main ones
applications of integral calculus;
• differential equations and some solving methods.
Ability to apply acquired knowledge (Dublin descriptor 2)
Knowing how to use the concepts learned for
• solve equations and inequalities;
• calculate limits, derivatives, integrals and study functions;
• solve differential equations.
Judgment autonomy (Dublin descriptor 3)
• Be able to identify the appropriate rules to apply to
solving new problems, similar to those discussed in class.
Communication skills (Dublin descriptor 4)
• Students' ability to talk, reason and will be stimulated
discuss the questions raised during the lessons regarding the topics
treated.
Learning skills (Dublin descriptor 5)
• Be able to discuss some scientific topics by building simple
mathematical models.
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9
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MAT/05
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56
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16
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Basic compulsory activities
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ITA |
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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.
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7
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CHIM/03
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40
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16
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Basic compulsory activities
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ITA |
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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.
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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.
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8
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FIS/07
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56
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8
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Basic compulsory activities
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ITA |
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MODULE B - PHYSICS LABORATORY
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Also available in another semester or year
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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.
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MODULE A - GEOLOGY
(objectives)
Objectives
The objectives of the course are the transmission of the basic notions of geology. The course introduces the composition of the Earth, the dynamics of the planet and its deep and superficial structure. The lithogenetic cycle and the exogenous and endogenous processes that lead to the formation of rocks are central themes of the course.
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the training, the student will acquire knowledge on the internal constitution of the Earth and on the main endogenous and exogenous processes that characterize the Planet. He will be able to distinguish the most common types of rocks relating them to the processes of their formation. He will be able to understand the principles of stratigraphy, the main geological structures and the large-scale dynamic processes.
Applied knowledge and understanding
At the end of the training, the student will be able to: distinguish and classify the main types of rocks and their fundamental mineral constituents, use the main concepts of stratigraphy and structural geology, read and interpret topographic and geological maps.
Making judgments
At the end of the training, the student will be able to make a judgement on geological phenomena in different contexts and on information related to the main aspects of geology.
Communication skills
The student will acquire an appropriate language in the different aspects of geology and will be able to communicate the acquired knowledge.
Learning skills
The student will be able to trace the essential geological characteristics of a simple areal context, and to deepen independently the main aspects of geology.
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6
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GEO/02
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32
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16
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-
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Core compulsory activities
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ITA |
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MODULE B - GEOMORPHOLOGY AND APPLIED GEOLOGY
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Also available in another semester or year
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Second semester
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Course
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Type of Activity
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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.
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MODULE A - PHYSICS
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Also available in another semester or year
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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.
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4
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FIS/07
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8
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24
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Basic compulsory activities
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ITA |
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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.
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9
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BIO/05
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56
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16
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Basic compulsory activities
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ITA |
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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.
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7
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CHIM/06
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56
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-
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Basic compulsory activities
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ITA |
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118424 -
English
(objectives)
EDUCATIONAL AIMS:
The course aims to develop language skills at a pre-intermediate level (B1 in The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), focusing on building essential grammatical and lexical foundations.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The student can:
- understand texts that consist mainly of high-frequency everyday or job-related language;
- understand the description of events, feelings, and wishes in personal letters;
- understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters;
- enter into a conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life;
- connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, his/her dreams, hopes and ambitions;
- briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions related to scientific topics as well;
- write simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest;
- write personal letters describing experiences and impressions, and short stories sticking to specific hints.
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4
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32
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Final examination and foreign language test
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ITA |
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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.
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MODULE A - GEOLOGY
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Also available in another semester or year
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MODULE B - GEOMORPHOLOGY AND APPLIED GEOLOGY
(objectives)
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
At the end of the training the student, will be able to make a judgment on the geomorphological and geological phenomena applied in different contexts, and on the information related to the main aspects of geomorphology.
Communication skills
The student will acquire an appropriate language in the different aspects of geomorphology and applied geology and will be able to communicate the acquired knowledge.
Learning skills
The student will be able to trace the essential geomorphological and geological characteristics of a simple geological context, and to deepen independently the main aspects connected to them.
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6
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GEO/05
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32
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16
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118929 -
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
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The use of computers is fundamental in science. Programming, data analysis, and modeling are central aspects of natural and environmental science professionals' work. Students will acquire the necessary skills, abilities, and tools to use the computer to facilitate research efficiently. First, the course will introduce the essential elements of information technology and collaborative tools. After that, programming techniques will be taught to solve problems related to the mathematics component of the course of study.
Objectives
The lecture objectives are to learn basic notions of computer science and collaborative work through telematics platforms and programming to resolve problems related to the topics of the academic degree.
Knowledge and understanding
Upon completing the course, the student will be able to use a computer to solve scientific problems. Notably, he will know how to digitalize his work and will have the ability to organize himself in work groups through telematics platforms. The course's central theme will be the ability to rationalize a problem by formulating an algorithm and its resolution through the design and execution of programs.
Applied knowledge and understanding
At the end of the training, the student must be able to:
• Using Agile Management techniques
• Knowing how to understand and implement an algorithm.
• Graphing an algorithm through a flowchart.
• Formalize and solve an algorithm through programming in R Statistics.
• Plotting analysis through R Statistics.
• Simulating through ordinary differential equations how a phenomenon evolves over time.
Making judgments
At the end of the course, the student will be able to judge which information technology IT tools can best solve specific problems in different scientific contexts.
Communication skills
The student will acquire appropriate vocabulary in the different aspects of computer science and will be able to communicate and teach the acquired knowledge, even to non-competent people.
Learning skills
The student will have acquired tools to autonomously organize good work groups and develop IT strategies for solving problems.
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6
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INF/01
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48
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118931 -
GENETICS
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The course aims to provide students with the fundamental concepts of classical and molecular genetics by examining the models of inheritance of Mendelian characters, the mechanisms of coding, replication and expression of genetic information, genetic variability and some diseases caused by genetic mutations, the genetic composition of groups formed by individual members of the same species (populations) and the ways in which this composition changes over time and space.
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6
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BIO/18
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48
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119055 -
HYDROLOGY AND GEOMATICS
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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.
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6
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AGR/10
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8
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40
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119007 -
BIOLOGY AND VEGETAL DIVERSITY
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MODULE A - VEGETABLE BIOLOGY
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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.
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7
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BIO/03
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48
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8
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MODULE B - FLORISTICS AND GEOBOTANICS
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118937 -
MICROBIOLOGY
(objectives)
Formation goals
The course will permit the comprehension of the morphological, phisiological and metabolical charctersistic of microrganisms (mainly procariotes); their role in nature and the interactions with other organisms. Moreover, i twill consent to acquire some basic techniques for the manipulation f microorganisms in Laboratory. The cours will supply a reference framework to comprehend modern aspect related to the microbial world and their potential applications.
The course will supply the basic formation for further specialised studies in microbial ecology, environmental and medical microbiology.
learning results
Knowledge and understanding ability. To get the knowledge regarding the basic principles of the microbial biology, their metabolism, their role in nature, the interaction between microorganisms and other organisms, their potential in biotechnology.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding. To understand the issues related to the relationships between microorganism and mankind and environment. To acquire the basic knowledge regarding the experimental approach to study the microbial world.
Independent judgement. The ability to construe the results obtained by the various studies in microbiology. The ability to understand the role of the microorganisms in the environment and their influence on the biology of other organisms.
Learning ability. Ability to describe scientific topics related to microbiology both in written and oral forms by a specific scientific/technical language. Ability to use the methods acquired for microorganism recognition and cultivation. This ability will be developed also trough the active involvement of the students in discussions during the lectures and by laboratory experiences.
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6
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BIO/19
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48
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118936 -
ECOLOGY
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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.
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9
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BIO/07
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48
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24
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119009 -
dendroecology
(objectives)
The aim of the course is to provide the knowledge necessary for the identification, biology, and ecology of Italian tree species. Particular attention will be paid 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 identification 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 the ability to learn.
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6
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AGR/05
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32
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16
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119055 -
HYDROLOGY AND GEOMATICS
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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).
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6
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AGR/08
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40
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MODULE B - GEOMATICA
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119007 -
BIOLOGY AND VEGETAL DIVERSITY
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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).
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8
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BIO/03
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56
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8
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119008 -
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING LABORATORY
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MODULE A - CHEMICAL MONITORING
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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.
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6
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CHIM/06
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24
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24
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MODULE B - BIOLOGICAL MONITORING
(objectives)
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.
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6
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BIO/05
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24
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24
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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.
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6
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GEO/05
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40
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8
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118942 -
INTERNSHIP
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2
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ELECTIVE COURSE
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12
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96
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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.
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6
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MAT/05
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40
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8
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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.
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6
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MAT/05
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32
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16
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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.
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6
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GEO/04
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40
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8
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118943 -
FINAL TEST
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4
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Final examination and foreign language test
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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.
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6
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AGR/14
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32
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16
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