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[W000695] - MARINE CONSERVATION BIOLOGYMARINE CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
Antonio DELL'ANNO
Lingua di erogazione: INGLESELessons taught in: ENGLISH
Laurea Magistrale - [SM02] BIOLOGIA MARINA Master Degree (2 years) - [SM02] MARINE BIOLOGY
Dipartimento: [040017] Dipartimento Scienze della Vita e dell'AmbienteDepartment: [040017] Dipartimento Scienze della Vita e dell'Ambiente
Anno di corsoDegree programme year : 1 - Secondo Semestre
Anno offertaAcademic year: 2018-2019
Anno regolamentoAnno regolamento: 2018-2019
Obbligatorio
Crediti: 6
Ore di lezioneTeaching hours: 48
TipologiaType: B - Caratterizzante
Settore disciplinareAcademic discipline: BIO/07 - ECOLOGIA

LINGUA INSEGNAMENTO LANGUAGE

INGLESE

English


PREREQUISITI PREREQUISITES

Basic knowledge of marine biology and ecology

Basic knowledge of marine biology and ecology


MODALITÀ DI SVOLGIMENTO DEL CORSO DEVELOPMENT OF THE COURSE

The course consists in theoretical lectures along with case study analysis

The course consists in theoretical lectures along with case study analysis


RISULTATI DI APPRENDIMENTO ATTESI LEARNING OUTCOMES
Conoscenze e comprensione.

The course provides key concepts of ecology and policy relevant to marine conservation issues at the population to ecosystems level, principles and approaches for marine conservation from both the biology and policy perspectives, strategies and tools for the sustainable use of marine biological resources, including emerging approaches such as ecosystem based management and ocean planning.


Capacità di applicare conoscenze e comprensione.

The student will acquire the following skills: ability to identify strategies and tools for the conservation and management of marine biodiversity, propose actions and measures for the reduction and mitigation of human pressure on marine ecosystems and for the sustainable use of marine resources.


Competenze trasversali.

The student will acquire skills useful for interfacing with agencies and institutional bodies involved in the management of the marine environment and its resources.


Knowledge and Understanding.

The course provides key concepts of ecology and policy relevant to marine conservation issues at the population to ecosystems level, principles and approaches for marine conservation from both the biology and policy perspectives, strategies and tools for the sustainable use of marine biological resources, including emerging approaches such as ecosystem based management and ocean planning.


Capacity to apply Knowledge and Understanding.

The student will acquire the following skills: ability to identify strategies and tools for the conservation and management of marine biodiversity, propose actions and measures for the reduction and mitigation of human pressure on marine ecosystems and for the sustainable use of marine resources.


Transversal Skills.

The student will acquire skills useful for interfacing with agencies and institutional bodies involved in the management of the marine environment and its resources.



PROGRAMMA PROGRAM

History of marine conservation. Marine biodiversity. Threats to marine biodiversity: loss of biodiversity, vulnerability, extinction, biological invasions. Endangered, vulnerable, rare, endemic and priority species. Ecology and conservation of long-lived marine animals. Marine biodiversity and ecosystem functioning relationships. Consequences of species loss on the provisioning of ecosystem's goods and services for human wellbeing. Ecosystem based management for sustainable use of marine resources. Political, legal and ethical issues of concern in marine conservation biology.

History of marine conservation. Marine biodiversity. Threats to marine biodiversity: loss of biodiversity, vulnerability, extinction, biological invasions. Endangered, vulnerable, rare, endemic and priority species. Ecology and conservation of long-lived marine animals. Marine biodiversity and ecosystem functioning relationships. Consequences of species loss on the provisioning of ecosystem's goods and services for human wellbeing. Ecosystem based management for sustainable use of marine resources. Political, legal and ethical issues of concern in marine conservation biology.


MODALITÀ DI SVOLGIMENTO DELL'ESAME DEVELOPMENT OF THE EXAMINATION
Modalità di valutazione dell'apprendimento.

The student will demonstrate his/her expertise by an oral examination on at least three questions.


Criteri di valutazione dell'apprendimento.

During the oral exam students must demonstrate that they have acquired knowledge about key concepts of ecology and policy relevant to marine conservation issues, threatened and vulnerable marine species and habitats, consequences of biodiversity loss on the provisioning of marine ecosystems' goods and services, strategies and tools for the sustainable management of marine resources. The questions will allow assessing the student's ability to communicate clearly the information gained during the course.


Criteri di misurazione dell'apprendimento.

The final vote is awarded out of thirty. The exam is passed when the vote is greater than or equal to 18. It is expected to attribute the highest score with honors (30 cum laude).


Criteri di attribuzione del voto finale.

The final vote is attributed following the oral test. Praise is given if the student demonstrates full mastery of the subject.


Learning Evaluation Methods.

The student will demonstrate his/her expertise by an oral examination on at least three questions.


Learning Evaluation Criteria.

During the oral exam students must demonstrate that they have acquired knowledge about key concepts of ecology and policy relevant to marine conservation issues, threatened and vulnerable marine species and habitats, consequences of biodiversity loss on the provisioning of marine ecosystems' goods and services, strategies and tools for the sustainable management of marine resources. The questions will allow assessing the student's ability to communicate clearly the information gained during the course.


Learning Measurement Criteria.

The final vote is awarded out of thirty. The exam is passed when the vote is greater than or equal to 18. It is expected to attribute the highest score with honors (30 cum laude).


Final Mark Allocation Criteria.

The final vote is attributed following the oral test. Praise is given if the student demonstrates full mastery of the subject.



TESTI CONSIGLIATI RECOMMENDED READING

PowerPoint slides and scientific articles presented during the course.

Elliott A. Norse and Larry B. Crowder (2005) Marine Conservation Biology. The Science of Maintaining the Sea’s Biodiversity. Island Press, Washington.

PowerPoint slides and scientific articles presented during the course.

Elliott A. Norse and Larry B. Crowder (2005) Marine Conservation Biology. The Science of Maintaining the Sea’s Biodiversity. Island Press, Washington.


Scheda insegnamento erogato nell’A.A. 2018-2019
Le informazioni contenute nella presente scheda assumono carattere definitivo solo a partire dall'A.A. di effettiva erogazione dell'insegnamento.
Academic year 2018-2019

 


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