Degree Course: Environmental and Forest Conservation and Restoration Syllabus for A.Y. 2022/2023  

a) training objectives
- comprehension of the morphology and etology of the insects as result of evolutionary processes.
- comprehension of the interactions among different organisms within an ecosystem.

b) expected training results
- Knowledge on the evolution of some morphological structures of the insects and of some aspects of their etology.
- knowledge on the principal relations among the different organisms within the ecosystems.
- Acquisition of a fundamental ecological culture for a correct management of the environment.

Knowledge of the forest-environment system and its components (natural capital and ecosystem services);
Knowledge of the tools for evaluating resources, goods and services;
Ability to develop the evaluation process and the formulation of value judgment;
Ability to present the structure and development of the evaluation process;
Ability to identify the type of process in relation to the assessment objective;
Ability to highlight the potential and limitations of evaluation processes.

A) EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The educational objectives are to provide the student with the knowledge for the certification of sustainable forest management and for the certification of wood, both as a process and product certification. Therefore the student will have training on the certification of sustainable forest management according to the FSC and PEFC schemes and of the chain of custody, on the certification of structural wood, on a Due Diligence system in accordance with EU Regulation n ° 995/2010 (EUTR or Timber Regulation) which contrasts the introduction and marketing, in the territory of the European Union, of illegally cut timber and wood-based products, pursuing the objective of contributing to the formation of a master's degree with skills in the implementation of sustainable forest management.
B) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
1) Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge of the characteristics of forest certification schemes and ability to introduce a company to management and CoC certification, also in relation to the indications of the EU; knowledge of the dictates of the EUTR 995/2010 Regulation; knowledge of the legislation relating to the wood sector and in particular of the certification of structural wood. The knowledge and understanding skills extend those learned during the previous university education and allow analyzes, not only appropriate, but also original, especially according to the principles of environmental sustainability.
2) Applying knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding of the voluntary and mandatory legislation concerning the wood sector and the certification of the GFS and CoC according to different certification schemes, being able to effectively use the technical knowledge on the main wood-based products, on traceability and transformation processes , on the sector legislation and on the certification systems of the wood supply chain aimed at satisfying the requirements of the forest certification schemes and the EUTR Regulation. The knowledge and skills acquired are aimed at acquiring the ability to support one's own judgments and resolve complex issues relating to forest management, wood production and its use even in an interdisciplinary context. These skills are developed according to the principles of environmental sustainability, with a professional and ethically correct approach.
3) Making judgments
Being able to collect data and interpret results obtained from the observation of forest management, management of the introduction of timber or wooden products on the European market to draw judgments supported by a scientific methodological approach, knowing how to choose the most appropriate methodology in the case of especially, taking into account the sustainability of the processes; be able to manage complex situations related to certification, also in relation to social responsibility and ethics concerning the marketing of "illegal timber".
4) Communication skills
Being able to communicate unambiguously in the appropriate language with specialist and non-specialist interlocutors, correctly using the scientific and technical terminology of the sector.
5) Ability to learn (learning skills)
Develop learning skills necessary to keep the preparation updated and to continue studying independently. To this end, the use of the Library's electronic resources is recommended.

The Soil and Forest Microbiology highlight the role of Applied Soil Microbiology to natural ecosystem conservation, functioning and restauration with special emphasis to recover beneficial microbial biodiversity

The teaching course consists of lectures and initiatives of a theoretical / practical nature to be carried out in parallel, such as excursions aimed at the observation and sampling of animals in their chosen environments, laboratory practice experiences related to the recognition of taxa, to the application of animal indices for environmental quality assessment.
About the expected knowledge and the ability to understand, the student must be able to classify the aquatic environments, determine the most important factors, identify the structuring communities, identify the sampled organisms, describe the main adaptations. He will also have to know the main theories on the zoning of running waters, knowing how to apply environmental quality assessment indices. Regarding terrestrial coenosis (in particular forestry) it will have to be able to recognize structuring communities and taxocoenoses, identify the main taxonomic groups and be able to assess environmental quality through the application of simple indices. Regarding the sandy and rocky marine communities, it will have to be able to assess the environmental quality through the application of specific microbiological indices, based on algae, phanerogams and macroinvertebrates. On the basis of this acquired knowledge, he will have to be able to apply the main biotic indices of environmental quality assessment and obtain, independently, judgments on the main interventions to remove the disturbing causes. Finally, it must be able to communicate these results and its own evaluations through the acquisition of specific languages. These communication skills and the ability to learn will be evaluated.

1) Knowledge and understanding: To improve the skills in the use of analytical keys and innovative tools for the correct identification of vascular plants. Developing skills in the study of Italian vascular flora through field and herbarium research, comparative morphometric analysis, floristic data processing and storage.
2) Applying knowledge and understanding: Develop skills in the use of tools and equipment for the conservation and use of plant collections (i.e., herbaria). the acquisition of skills aimed at the knowledge and monitoring of the valuable components of the Italian flora (endemic species, policy species, endangered species, species of fragile and declining habitats, etc.).
3) Making judgements: To train the student in the respect and conservation of nature through the acquisition of skills aimed at the knowledge of alien plant species and their monitoring, at the knowledge and monitoring of the valuable components of the Italian flora.
4) Communication skills: knowing how to communicate clearly the knowledge acquired. Possess specific multimedia and technological skills. Knowing how to communicate information relating to the conservation status of the flora in the light of the theoretical models learned and the scientific literature.
5) Learning skills: have developed those learning skills that allow the student to continue to deepen their studies and interact with the web independently.

Teached only in Italian

a) TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The course is aimed at those who want to acquire advanced knowledge to operate, at managerial, managerial and coordination level, in the field of forest operations, soil protection, forestry planning and biodiversity conservation. Essential knowledge of the bases of forest planning and management of the forest yards. The mastery of the legislative and technical-scientific instruments necessary for the design and operational management of forest yards.
b) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
At the end of the course, students must be able to:
1) know the legislative and technical principles that govern forest activities and planning and be able to read and understand forest projects;
2) analyze an executive forestry project and understand the structure of the forestry yard;
3) to know how to operate independently in assessing the correct execution of works deriving from forest planning and execution of the relative forest yards;
4) acquire communication skills at a technical and scientific level, aimed at properly presenting their projects or assessments of tested works.
5) have the ability to know how to seek and learn scientific and technological innovations aimed at the forestry sector, making use of officially recognized national and international databases.

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.

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.

1)(knowledge and understanding) Understanding patterns and functions of the plant component of ecosystems and landscapes
2) (applying knowledge and understanding) Learning how to manage and monitor plant biodiversity in the landscape.
3) (making judgements); basic ability about how to evalaute the consrevation status of a plant community
4) (communication skills); not applicable
5) (learning skills) be able to read and understand technical papers and Natura2000 reports.

Knowledge of the natural dynamics and structure of ecosystems, with a particular focus on forests.
Quantify the structural and compositive attributes related to naturalness and the ecological processes that generate them.
Quantify the degradation of an ecosystem.

To consolidate and expand the knowledge and comprehension of forest tree species evolution and adaptation. To provide a benchmark framework of analytical procedures for monitoring and conservation of forests through molecular biology and bioinformatic tools.

The course aims to illustrate the concept of forest restoration both with reference to the single forest and to the wider forest context also from a landscape point of view. After these premises, the most recent techniques for carrying out restoration works in various environmental and social conditions are illustrated.

a) training objectives
- comprehension of the morphology and etology of the insects as result of evolutionary processes.
- comprehension of the interactions among different organisms within an ecosystem.

b) expected training results
- Knowledge on the evolution of some morphological structures of the insects and of some aspects of their etology.
- knowledge on the principal relations among the different organisms within the ecosystems.
- Acquisition of a fundamental ecological culture for a correct management of the environment.

Knowledge of the forest-environment system and its components (natural capital and ecosystem services);
Knowledge of the tools for evaluating resources, goods and services;
Ability to develop the evaluation process and the formulation of value judgment;
Ability to present the structure and development of the evaluation process;
Ability to identify the type of process in relation to the assessment objective;
Ability to highlight the potential and limitations of evaluation processes.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES: The teaching will be oriented towards solving problems, analyzing and assessing risks, planning suitable prevention and protection interventions, paying attention to in-depth analysis based on the different levels of risk.

EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS

1) Knowledge and understanding (knowledge and understanding):
It will allow the acquisition of knowledge / skills to: - identify the dangers and assess the risks present in the workplace, including ergonomic and work-related stress risks; - identify the specific prevention and protection measures for the sector, including PPE, with reference to the specific nature of the risk and the work activity; - help identify adequate technical, organizational and procedural safety solutions for each type of risk.
2) Applying knowledge and understanding; possibility to apply knowledge in all work environments, with understanding of the technical and regulatory terms of workplace safety. Furthermore, ability to manage both training projects and technical assessments.
3) Autonomy of judgment (making judgments); Understanding if the technical and / or legislative settings have been carried out in a workmanlike manner within the company, and knowing how to manage the non-conformities present both from a technical and legal point of view.
4) Communication skills; Ability to relate also through the design of appropriate training courses.
5) Ability to learn (learning skills): verify learning also through work groups on specific topics.

The Soil and Forest Microbiology highlight the role of Applied Soil Microbiology to natural ecosystem conservation, functioning and restauration with special emphasis to recover beneficial microbial biodiversity

The objectives of the course are transmission of the basics of applied geology and environmental. The course provides tools and techniques for understanding, analyzing and solving geological problems applied to soil and groundwater protection and management. Geotechnical soil and rock properties, hydrogeological properties, slope dynamics are examined in the geomorphological context of reference for sustainable management and for the prevention of geological and environmental hazards.

Expected learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding:
At the end of the training activity, the student will acquire knowledge on geotechnical soil and rock properties, erosion processes and dynamics of the slopes, groundwater flow. The student will be able to distinguish the most common forms of erosion and landslides, and to analyze slope dynamics. The student will be able to understand the hydrogeological processes by linking them to the geological characteristics.

Applied knowledge and understanding:
At the end of the training activity, the student will have to demonstrate that he is able: to interpret the results of a geotechnical characterization of soils and rocks, to read and interpret landslide maps, to analyze hydrogeological data, to calculate flow rate of aquifers.

Making judgments:
Through the examples presented during the lessons and exercises, the student will acquire autonomy of judgment based on the acquired knowledge, analyzing different Italian geological, geomorphological and hydrogeological environments.

Communication skills:
The student will acquire an appropriate technical language both during the lessons and during the exercises so that they can interact with professionals and experts involved in environmental analysis, management and design. Communication skills will be verified during intermediate tests and/or final examination.

Learning skills:
The student must demonstrate his ability to investigate geological, geomorphological and hydrogeological areas which differ from those considered during the course. The student must be able to analyze geotechnical characteristics, slope dynamics and hydrogeological features of an area useful for safeguard and monitoring of the soil and groundwater resources.

a) Objectives of the course:
The course has as its objective the creation of advanced knowledge about the processes involving water engineering topic, from hydrology to water resources management at basin scale.
b) Learning abilities
Successful learning will be linked to a deep understanding of all the specific variables involved in the water engineering topic. Re-use and process the knowledge achieved in the course.

Teached only in Italian

a) TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The course is aimed at those who want to acquire advanced knowledge to operate, at managerial, managerial and coordination level, in the field of forest operations, soil protection, forestry planning and biodiversity conservation. Essential knowledge of the bases of forest planning and management of the forest yards. The mastery of the legislative and technical-scientific instruments necessary for the design and operational management of forest yards.
b) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
At the end of the course, students must be able to:
1) know the legislative and technical principles that govern forest activities and planning and be able to read and understand forest projects;
2) analyze an executive forestry project and understand the structure of the forestry yard;
3) to know how to operate independently in assessing the correct execution of works deriving from forest planning and execution of the relative forest yards;
4) acquire communication skills at a technical and scientific level, aimed at properly presenting their projects or assessments of tested works.
5) have the ability to know how to seek and learn scientific and technological innovations aimed at the forestry sector, making use of officially recognized national and international databases.

1)(knowledge and understanding) Understanding patterns and functions of the plant component of ecosystems and landscapes
2) (applying knowledge and understanding) Learning how to manage and monitor plant biodiversity in the landscape.
3) (making judgements); basic ability about how to evalaute the consrevation status of a plant community
4) (communication skills); not applicable
5) (learning skills) be able to read and understand technical papers and Natura2000 reports.

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.

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.

To consolidate and expand the knowledge and comprehension of forest tree species evolution and adaptation. To provide a benchmark framework of analytical procedures for monitoring and conservation of forests through molecular biology and bioinformatic tools.

The course aims to illustrate the concept of forest restoration both with reference to the single forest and to the wider forest context also from a landscape point of view. After these premises, the most recent techniques for carrying out restoration works in various environmental and social conditions are illustrated.

The course aims to provide the conceptual basis for the analysis and evaluation of territory and landscape and for the knowledge of the rules and tools for spatial planning; also intends to develop capacities to solve problems related to territorial analysis in GIS environment.