Applied Plant Ecology for Mountain Agro-Ecosystems
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course is aimed at the acquisition of the fundamentals for the knowledge of plants and their relationships with the main biotic and abiotic factors that characterize the mountain agro-ecosystems of the Alps. The course includes theoretical and practical activities.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will acquire notions and skills in the use of tools that will allow them to carry out ecological studies of mountain agro-ecosystems vegetation. Furthermore, they will be able to interpret the floristic-vegetational and ecological data for the analysis and management of mountain agro-ecosystems.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
The course is aimed at the acquisition of the fundamentals for the knowledge of plants and their relationships with the main biotic and abiotic factors that characterize the mountain agro-ecosystems of the Alps. The course includes the following theoretical and practical activities:
- Theoretical notions of plant ecology, phytosociology and floristic-vegetational indices.
- Detection of different types of vegetation by carrying out phytosociological relevés.
- Identification of the plants through the use of classic and modern tools.
- Analysis of floristic-vegetational data and application of ecological and agro-environmental indices.
Students will acquire notions and skills in the use of tools that will allow them to carry out ecological studies of mountain agro-ecosystems vegetation. Furthermore, they will be able to interpret the floristic-vegetational and ecological data for the analysis and management of mountain agroecosystems.
- Theoretical notions of plant ecology, phytosociology and floristic-vegetational indices.
- Detection of different types of vegetation by carrying out phytosociological relevés.
- Identification of the plants through the use of classic and modern tools.
- Analysis of floristic-vegetational data and application of ecological and agro-environmental indices.
Students will acquire notions and skills in the use of tools that will allow them to carry out ecological studies of mountain agro-ecosystems vegetation. Furthermore, they will be able to interpret the floristic-vegetational and ecological data for the analysis and management of mountain agroecosystems.
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of plant biology
Teaching methods
Theoretical lessons in the classroom and practical activities in mountain environments and/or in the laboratory
Teaching Resources
Some materials (slides, videos, scientific articles and video recordings of the lessons) will be provided by the teacher. Some textbooks will be recommended.
Suggested books:
- Ubaldi D. (2003). Elementi di Geobotanica e Fitosociologia. CLUEB
- Körner C. (2022). Alpine plant life. Springer
- Canullo R., Falinska K. (2003). Ecologia vegetale. La struttura gerarchica della vegetazione. Liguori
- Pignatti S (1995). Ecologia vegetale. UTET
- Landolt E. et al. (2010). Flora Indicativa: Ecological Indicator Values and Biological Attributes of the Flora of Switzerland and the Alps. HAUPT
Suggested books:
- Ubaldi D. (2003). Elementi di Geobotanica e Fitosociologia. CLUEB
- Körner C. (2022). Alpine plant life. Springer
- Canullo R., Falinska K. (2003). Ecologia vegetale. La struttura gerarchica della vegetazione. Liguori
- Pignatti S (1995). Ecologia vegetale. UTET
- Landolt E. et al. (2010). Flora Indicativa: Ecological Indicator Values and Biological Attributes of the Flora of Switzerland and the Alps. HAUPT
Assessment methods and Criteria
Evaluation method: oral exam
Evaluation criteria:
- knowledge of the topics covered in the course
- ability to express oneself with technical-scientific language
- ability to analyze floristic-vegetational and ecological data
For students affected by Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), the regulations provided by the University are followed.
Evaluation criteria:
- knowledge of the topics covered in the course
- ability to express oneself with technical-scientific language
- ability to analyze floristic-vegetational and ecological data
For students affected by Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), the regulations provided by the University are followed.
BIO/03 - ENVIRONMENTAL AND APPLIED BOTANY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor:
Giupponi Luca
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