Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Study Plan
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Laurea in Biotecnologie - Immatricolazione dal 2025/2026.The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.
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1 module to be chosen among the followingLegend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Applied ecology (2022/2023)
Teaching code
4S008191
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
BIO/07 - ECOLOGY
Period
Semester 2 dal Mar 6, 2023 al Jun 16, 2023.
Learning objectives
The applied ecology is based on the use of the principles of ecology related to the relationship between biotic factors (living organisms) and abiotic factors (environmental factors) to understand and deal with phenomena and problems that occur in the context of complex interactions in different contexts both natural and anthropic. The aim of the course is the understanding of the fundamentals and theories of ecology, to interpret and govern the articulated relationships that are the basis of the productivity of different ecosystems or to correctly face the imbalances generated by pollution and anthropic pressure. The course will provide an overview of the themes of applied ecology, proceeding from the individual organism to the dynamics of populations on a global level.
Program
SECTION I - THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
1: Climate
2: The Aquatic Environment
3: The Terrestrial Environment
SECTION II - THE ORGANISM AND ITS ENVIRONMENT
4: Adaptation and Natural Selection
5: Plant Adaptations to the Environment
6: Animal Adaptations to the Environment
SECTION III - POPULATIONS
7: Properties of Populations
8: Population Growth
9: Life History
10: Intraspecific Population Regulation
SECTION IV - SPECIES INTERACTIONS
11: Species Interactions, Population Dynamics, and Natural Selection
12: Interspecific Competition
13: Predation
14: Parasitism and Mutualism
SECTION V - ECOLOGY AND COMMUNITY
15: Community Structure
16: Factors Influencing the Structure of Communities
17: Community Dynamics
18: Landscape Dynamics
SECTION VI - ECOSYSTEM ECOLOGY
19: Ecosystem Energetics
20: Decomposition and Nutrient Cycling
21: Biogeochemical Cycles
SECTION VII - ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
22: Terrestrial Ecosystems
23: Aquatic Ecosystems
24: Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems
25: Large-Scale Patterns of Biological Diversity
26: Global Climate Change
Bibliography
Didactic methods
Classroom lectures (PowerPoint).
Learning assessment procedures
L’esame consiste in una prova scritta a risposta multipla che verterà sugli argomenti trattati a lezione.
Evaluation criteria
- completeness of contents;
- competence in the use of specialized vocabulary;
- ability to connect the various topics covered;
Exam language
Italiano
