Biodiversity Management and Conservation
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is providing knowledge on the issues related to the study of animal biodiversity, and information on natural and human factors determining the distribution of biodiversity.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will develop knowledge on the principles for managing biodiversity. The student will develop specific competences, which will allow to identify and implement the most appropriate animal biodiversity monitoring and management strategies, in different environmental contexts.
Lesson period: First 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
First semester
Course syllabus
The course will consider the following topics in detail:
Biodiversity: definition, levels, threats
Biodiversity: measures
Biodiversity: cryptic species
Distribution of species - ecology: abiotic factors
Distribution of species - ecology: biotic factors
Distribution of species - biogeography
Distribution of species - application of the biogeographical approach to anthropized areas
Sampling methods: invertebrates
Sampling methods: vertebrates
Population analysis and monitoring
Introductions, reintroductions and repopulations
Accidental spreads and biological invasions
Ecology and biological control: bases and applications
Pollinators and cultivated areas: diversity, protection and management
European and international legislation relating to the conservation and management of biodiversity
Biodiversity: definition, levels, threats
Biodiversity: measures
Biodiversity: cryptic species
Distribution of species - ecology: abiotic factors
Distribution of species - ecology: biotic factors
Distribution of species - biogeography
Distribution of species - application of the biogeographical approach to anthropized areas
Sampling methods: invertebrates
Sampling methods: vertebrates
Population analysis and monitoring
Introductions, reintroductions and repopulations
Accidental spreads and biological invasions
Ecology and biological control: bases and applications
Pollinators and cultivated areas: diversity, protection and management
European and international legislation relating to the conservation and management of biodiversity
Prerequisites for admission
No prerequisites needed.
Teaching methods
Lessons in class
Teaching Resources
Primack 2013. Biologia della conservazione. Zanichelli. The course will also use the analysis of recently published scientific articles
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam will consist in the presentation and discussion of a case study, chosen by the student, based on a scientific publication relating to one of the topics covered in class, and in questions on other topics of the course program. The exam will be oral.
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