Field Activity, Training Activity and Laboratories
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The aim of the field activity is to provide an in-depth, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary knowledge of the structural and functional components of ecosystems in the present and in the geological past.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding of the biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems.
Ability to independently describe, analyze and critically evaluate the data collected in the in the field.
Ability to independently describe, analyze and critically evaluate the data collected in the in the field.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
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
Fundamentals of safety standards to be respected in different natural environments as well as within research and analysis laboratories. Methods for the correct collection of samples of different nature and/or for the observation and identification in situ and in the laboratory of animal, plant species, rocks and minerals, in compliance with environmental protection regulations. Choice and application of the appropriate methods of analytical, statistical and cartographic analysis on the data obtained in the field or in the laboratory. Evaluation and guidance for the critical interpretation of the results.
Prerequisites for admission
Fundamentals of disciplines in the biotic and abiotic field in addition of knowledge of mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics and chemistry.
Teaching methods
The field activities will follow didactic methodologies typical of the various disciplines addressed (geological, geomorphological, lithological survey, sampling of plants and animals and subsequent identification; laboratory activities) following a "learning by doing" approaches. Materials will be provided illustrating theoretical concepts underlying the practical field activity (lectures), which include references to safety regulations in the field. To this will be added practical activities in which the teacher will show how to collect samples and store them or how to produce cartographic drawings. Furthermore, the students will be followed in the activity of classifications and laboratory analyzes of the collected material (statistical analysis, use of the optical microscope) even after the field activities.
Teaching Resources
For each activity, didactic material useful for dealing with field activities (bibliography, cartography) will be provided and sampling or analysis equipment will be made available for shared use in compliance with health regulations.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Students will present an individual or collective report of the activity carried out which will be judged by a special commission.
- University credits: 8
Field activities and internships: 48 hours
Professors:
Bollati Irene Maria, Dapiaggi Monica, Fumagalli Patrizia, Iurino Dawid Adam, Marinoni Nicoletta
Shifts:
Professors:
Dapiaggi Monica, Marinoni Nicoletta
turno 1
Professor:
Fumagalli Patriziaturno 2
Professor:
Bollati Irene Mariaturno 3
Professor:
Iurino Dawid AdamProfessor(s)
Reception:
Upon appointment arranged through e-mail
Room 54 or 59, First Floor
Reception:
anytime, just send an email with the request
office, first floor, via Botticelli 23
Reception:
Monday-Friday with appointment
Via Botticelli 23 - office first floor