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.

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.

CURRICULUM TIPO:

1° Year 

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Stage
6
F
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2° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Final exam
15
E
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activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Final exam
15
E
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Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°

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TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.




S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Teaching code

4S010487

Credits

9

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SECS-P/13 - COMMODITY SCIENCES

Period

Secondo semestre (lauree magistrali) dal Feb 26, 2024 al May 24, 2024.

Courses Single

Authorized

Prerequisites and basic notions

There are no specific prerequisites

Program

1) The concept of sustainability: the use of natural resources and the limit of carrying capacity.
2) Global dynamics and sustainability objectives in international policies (GOAL 11 and 13).
3) The problems with international agreements concerning environmental questions (GOAL 13).
4) What are environmental externalities and what are the tools to deal with them.
5) The role of technological innovation: the Porter-Van der Linde hypothesis (GOAL 12).
6) Marketing and the environmental imperative according to Kotler (GOAL 12).
7) The challenges of the energy transition: the diffusion of renewable energy sources and the promotion of energy efficiency in end uses (GOAL 7).
8) Analysis of the tools to support "sustainable" marketing: the Life Cycle Assessment and the Carbon Footprint (GOAL 12).
9) Sustainable mobility and the electric vehicles revolution: the creation of the recharging infrastructure and the evolution of the range of products offered by the automobile industry (GOAL 11).
10) The basic characteristics of the circular economy and the transformations required of businesses and consumers (GOAL 12).

Didactic methods

Frontal lessons with the help of slides.
The slides used in class, articles to study or consult, updated data and additional information will be available through the teaching e-learning platform.

Learning assessment procedures

Oral exam will be taken in presence or online according to the epidemiological situation. Exam will remain the same in terms of content and format.

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

The final assessment will be based on the knowledge and analytical skills demonstrated by the student, especially for what concerns the evolving relationship between environment, economy and society, and related policies.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

Single test

Exam language

Italiano

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