Low Environmental Impact Structures and Installations
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course aims to train the student to the planning and design of structures and plants to support agricultural activity in the framework of environmental sustainability, complying with environmental legislation and considering the technical and economic feasibility.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge of environmental laws related to agricultural activity. Selection principle of best available techniques to reduce environmental impact of agricultural activity. Knowledge of decision support systems to define the Integrated Environmental Management Systems.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Rural structures and plant: requirements and environmental suitability in the framework of the legislation in force. Analysis of the requirements of the laws and voluntary standards related to integrated environmental management. Environmental management systems. Principle of environmental analysis and their application to the structure and equipment used in agricultural activity. Best available Techniques. Definition and selection of best available techniques for the reduction of the impact of agricultural activity with special reference to livestock farms. Integrated Environmental assessment.
Prerequisites for admission
basic knowledge of rural structures
Teaching methods
a) frontal lessons
b) classroom exercises for the assessment of emissions from livestock
c) exercise in livestock farms
b) classroom exercises for the assessment of emissions from livestock
c) exercise in livestock farms
Teaching Resources
Documents and articles available on the website www.ariel.unimi.it and made available during the course.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The assessment of knowledge involves a final written test on knowledge on the environmental impact of livestock activity and on mitigation techniques. The test consists in solving application exercises of the same type as those carried out during the classroom practice and reported on the course website and in the answer to theoretical questions on the topic. The assessment is completed by an optional oral test which consists of the discussion of the written tests and the verification of mastery of the course topics.
AGR/10 - RURAL BUILDINGS AND AGRO - FOREST LAND PLANNING - University credits: 4
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor:
Provolo Giorgio Mario
Shifts:
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Professor:
Provolo Giorgio MarioProfessor(s)
Reception:
on demand previuos contact by email
Dept. Agricultural and Environmental Sciences - Agricultural Engineering Building n. 10 - Farm Structures and Environment group