| Course name |
Biological sciences |
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| Study-unit Code |
55055306 |
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| Curriculum |
Ambientale - naturalistico |
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| Lecturer |
Massimo Lorenzoni |
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| Lecturers |
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| Hours |
- 42 ore - Massimo Lorenzoni
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| CFU |
6 |
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| Course Regulation |
Coorte 2022 |
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| Supplied |
2024/25 |
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| Learning activities |
Affine/integrativa |
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| Area |
Attività formative affini o integrative |
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| Sector |
BIO/07 |
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| Type of study-unit |
Opzionale (Optional) |
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| Type of learning activities |
Attività formativa monodisciplinare |
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| Language of instruction |
Italian |
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| Contents |
The course is planned as an insight of Ecology I. It is divided into two parts: evolutionary ecology and biodiversity. The first part deals with the issues of natural selection, ecological adaptation and co-evolution between interacting organisms. The second part deals with the various components of biodiversity and the problems relating to their management. |
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| Reference texts |
At the student's choice |
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| Educational objectives |
Aims: knowledge acquisition of scientific basis of ecology for the comprehension of the relationships between species and environment aimed at the conservation of biodiversity |
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| Prerequisites |
Basic concepts of ecology are important for a better comprehension of the course topics |
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| Teaching methods |
The course will be taught with oral frontal lessons. Practical activities will be also implemented. |
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| Other information |
Attendance: optional but recommended. |
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| Learning verification modality |
Oral exam, integrated with the results of students' seminars on topics regarding the teaching course. |
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| Extended program |
Part I. Evolutionary Ecology: Natural Selection and Ecological Adaptation. Inclusive fitness. Coevolution. biological interactions. Coexistence. Introduction of alien species. Part II. Biodiversity and its conservation. Quantitative aspects of biodiversity. Factors affecting biodiversity. Biodiversity gradients. |
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