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

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea magistrale in Biotecnologie per le biorisorse e lo sviluppo ecosostenibile - Enrollment from 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.

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 module between the following
Training
3
F
-
Final exam
36
E
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activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 module between the following
Training
3
F
-
Final exam
36
E
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Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
1 module among the following
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Between the years: 1°- 2°
English B2
3
F
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Legend | 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.




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Teaching code

4S010493

Coordinator

Matteo Dainese

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

BIO/07 - ECOLOGY

Period

Semester 1 dal Oct 3, 2022 al Jan 27, 2023.

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide the students with basic and advanced knowledge about antropic activity's impact towards the functionality of natural ecosystems (water, air, soil) as well as with the instruments to correctly evaluate the alteration of the envionment in order to add value to the ecosystem services, the preservation of biodiversity and the exploitation of renewable resources

Program

A) FUNDAMENTALS OF ECOLOGY
- Organisms and their environment
- Population ecology
- Community and ecosystem ecology
B) APPLIED ECOLOGY
- Biodiversity and conservation
- Landscape ecology and ecosystem management
- Global ecology

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

Classroom lectures (PowerPoint), classroom discussion of scientific papers. The possibility of following the lessons in streaming will be granted only to those students unable to attend the classroom or with severe disabilities, through prior agreement with the teacher.

Learning assessment procedures

Written exam with 5 open questions covering the topics developed during the course. The student will have complete freedom in the structuring the answer, in the choice of examples to be reported and in any connections between different topics.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

- completeness of contents;
- competence in the use of specialized vocabulary;
- ability to connect the various topics covered;

Exam language

Italiano. Se presenti alunni stranieri, l'esame può essere sostenuto in inglese.