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
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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Two modules to be chosen among:
- 1st year - Microbial ecology, Genetics and biotechnology of no-food crops, Sustainable agriculture - delivered in 2025/2026
- 2nd year - Environmental microbiology and bioremediation, Sustainable phytopathogen management, Climate change and soil functions - delivered in 2026/2027Legend | 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 (2026/2027)
Teaching code
4S008191
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
BIO/07 - ECOLOGY
Courses Single
Authorized with reserve
The teaching is organized as follows:
teoria
esercitazioni
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students the basis for an integrated study of the main aspects of ecology from a management perspective. During the course, the main impacts of human activities on ecosystem functioning will be presented, as well as the applications of ecological science to environmental problems, with a focus on preserving biodiversity, supporting ecosystem services, and exploiting renewable resources.
Prerequisites and basic notions
No specific prerequisites are required. The knowledge needed to take the assessment will be provided during the course.
Program
1) ESSENTIALS OF ECOLOGY
- The organism and its environments
- Population ecology
- Species interaction
- Community ecology
- Ecosystem ecology
2) HUMAN IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
- Biodiversity patterns, drivers and threats
- Ecology of climate change
- Sustainability and ecosystem services
3) ECOSYSTEM MONITORING, MANAGING AND CONSERVATION
- Ecological Surveying and Monitoring
- Ecological Indicators
- Landscape Ecology and Management
- Non-native Species Management
- Pest Management
- Principles of Conservation
- In Situ and Ex Situ Conservation
- Reintroduction and Rewilding
Didactic methods
Classroom lectures (PowerPoint), discussion of scientific articles, lab and field activities
Learning assessment procedures
The exam consists of a test articulated with:
1. Presentation of a scientific article (10-15 min). The article is chosen by students from a list proposed by the teacher or independently (approved by the teacher). The topic of the articles concerns topics of applied ecology addressed during the course.
2. Written exam with 10 multiple-choice questions and an open question that will focus on the subjects covered during the course.
Evaluation criteria
1) Presentation of a scientific article: general understanding of the article, deepening of the scientific by a related literature search, critical analysis of the article.
2) Written test: completeness of contents, competence in the use of specialised vocabulary, ability to connect the various topics covered.
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
The final mark will be attributed considering one third for the presentation of the article and two thirds for the written test.
Exam language
Italiano
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