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SUBJECTSEMESTERCFUSSDLANGUAGE
120002 -

First Semester 6AGR/19ita

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental techniques and principles of wildlife monitoring. Through a systemic approach, the course will explore methodologies for detecting and analyzing animal populations, interpreting data, and implementing conservation practices. Students will gain both practical and theoretical skills to design and manage monitoring plans, addressing the challenges and opportunities within wildlife management. The course integrates theoretical lessons with practical exercises and case studies, preparing students to contribute effectively to biodiversity conservation and the sustainable management of ecosystems.

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Students will acquire a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of systemic wildlife monitoring. This includes knowledge of wildlife detection and data analysis techniques, interpretation of animal population dynamics, and understanding of conservation regulations and practices. Students should grasp concepts of biodiversity, monitoring methodologies in various environments, and the factors influencing species distribution and abundance.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Students will need to demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical wildlife monitoring situations. This involves designing and implementing monitoring plans in different environments and contexts, using tools and data collection techniques, and analyzing results to assess the status of animal populations. It will also be important to adapt methodologies to the specific needs of study areas and the characteristics of monitored species.
MAKING JUDGEMENTS
Students must be able to make informed and autonomous decisions regarding wildlife monitoring strategies. This includes critically evaluating methodologies and monitoring results, identifying problems and opportunities to improve monitoring plans, and proposing effective solutions based on concrete data and detailed analysis.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Students should be able to clearly and effectively communicate the results and implications of wildlife monitoring to various audiences, including colleagues, environmental managers, and the general public. This includes preparing detailed reports, presenting results in a clear and understandable manner, and participating in discussions and debates on conservation and wildlife management issues.
LEARNING SKILLS
Students will need to demonstrate the ability to learn independently and continuously, integrating new information and techniques in the field of wildlife monitoring. This includes the capacity to stay updated on the latest research and methodologies, to engage in additional studies and research to enhance their skills, and to apply acquired knowledge to address new challenges and opportunities in wildlife population monitoring.

18395 - APPRAISSAL OF FOREST AND ENVIRONMENTAL GOODS AND SERVICES

First Semester 6AGR/01ITA

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding
To present and promote knowledge of the characteristics of forest and environmental goods and services, whether they are material and/or immaterial, tangible and/or intangible. Acquire knowledge and understanding of the methodologies that allow the formulation of judgements of valuation according to a monetary metric, of the mentioned goods and service. Distinguish types of value judgements.

Applied knowledge and understanding.
Combine and apply the methodologies used to formulate value judgements for forest and environmental goods and services. Identify the most effective and efficient methodology for the type of goods and services being valued.

Making judgment
Acquire data and information, indicate documentary sources, build the database to facilitate interpretation and processing. Discuss the estimation process, highlight the results and their significance. Develop any comparative analysis. To make the assessment judgement independently, without external constraints.

Communication skills
Acquire the ability to argue the evaluation process, provide information and explanations. Ability to suggest solutions to problems.

Learning skill
Have acquired the necessary skills to perform the task of assessor. Ability to integrate the skills learned with new methodologies for processing and new forms of argumen


18394 - FOREST AND FOREST PRODUCTS CERTIFICATION

First Semester 6AGR/06ITA

Learning objectives

A) OBIETTIVI FORMATIVI IN INGLESE
The Course aims to provide advanced knowledge in the certification of sustainable forest management and wood certification, both as process and product certification. Therefore, the student will have training in the certification of sustainable forest management according to the FSC and PEFC schemes and the chain of custody, in the certification of structural wood, in a Due Diligence system in compliance with the European Regulation that combats the introduction and marketing, in the territory of the European Union, of timber and wood-based products resulting from deforestation, pursuing the objective of contributing to the formation of a master's degree graduate with skills in the implementation of sustainable forest management.
B) RISULTATI DI APPRENDIMENTO ATTESI IN INGLESE
At the end of the course the student will have acquired the following learning outcomes.
1) Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge of the characteristics of forest certification schemes and ability to introduce a company to management certification and CoC, also in relation to the EU indications; knowledge of the dictates of the European Regulation that combats deforestation and illegality in the wood sector; knowledge of the legislation relating to the wood sector. The knowledge and understanding extend those acquired during previous university education and allow analyses that are not only appropriate, but also original, particularly according to the principles of environmental sustainability.
2) Applying knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding of the voluntary and mandatory regulations concerning the wood sector and the certification of GFS and CoC according to different certification schemes, being able to effectively use the technical knowledge on the main wood-based products, on the traceability and transformation processes, on the sector regulations and on the certification systems of the wood supply chain, finalizing them to satisfy the requirements of the forest certification schemes and of the European Regulation that combats deforestation. The knowledge and skills acquired are aimed at having the ability to support one's own judgments and resolve complex issues concerning forest management, wood production and its use also in an interdisciplinary context. These skills are declined according to the principles of environmental sustainability, with a professional and ethically correct approach.
3) Making judgements
Being able to collect data and interpret results obtained from the observation of forest management, management of the introduction of wood or wood products on the European market to draw judgements supported by a scientific methodological approach, knowing how to choose the most appropriate methodology for the specific case, taking into account the sustainability of the processes; being able to manage complex situations related to certification, also in relation to social responsibility and ethics concerning the marketing of "illegal wood".
4) Communication skills
Being able to communicate unambiguously in the appropriate language with specialist and non-specialist interlocutors, correctly using the scientific and technical terminology of the sector.
5) Learning skills
Developing the learning skills necessary to keep preparation up to date and to continue studying independently. To this end, the use of electronic resources made available by the University Library System is recommended.

118369 -

First Semester 6AGR/16ita

Learning objectives

The course of “Forest Soil Microbiology” deals with the soil microbiology in forest by applicative point of view and with specific reference to the conservation and restoration of microbial biodiversity and functional ecosystem quality.

EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
• Knowledge and understanding: The student will acquire knowledge and understanding about the microbial ecology and the main microbial taxa for the monitoring of soil biogeochemical cycles and for restoration of soil biodiversity in forest.
• Apply knowledge and understanding: The student will acquire the skills to apply the theoretical knowledge of the topics discussed in the course with a critical meaning for role of microbiology for nitrogen fixation, microbiome sciences, SO priming and for humus formation.
• Making judgements: The student will be able to identify the strategy for planning soil monitoring and restoration and assess the risks for forest environment without being influenced by carriers of interest.
• Communication skills: The student will be able to communicate to third parties relevant information and specific problems for different environmental contexts.
• Learning skills: Additional objectives include improving learning abilities and communication skills, more specifically the ability to present topics related to the microbiology of interface plant-soils in forest environment using appropriate terminology.

18404 - ELECTIVE COURSES

First Semester 8ita
18381 - PLANT FERTILITY AND NUTRITION

Second Semester 6AGR/13ita

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide the cognitive fundamentals of the concepts of soil quality and recovery, as well as an in-depth knowledge of the dynamics of nutrients in soil and the problems related to their availability to plants, with particular reference to the mechanisms of nutrient acquisition at the level of the soil-plant system (rhizosphere).
Knowledge and understanding of 1) the approaches available for the assessment of soil quality and fertility, 2) the effects that natural or anthropogenic disturbances have on soil and the nutrient cycle, and 3) the soil-plant relationships, with the aim of defining the basis for the development of strategies aimed at achieving greater nutrient efficiency, understood as better utilisation of available resources, in both good quality and degraded soils.
Ability to apply the knowledge acquired from theoretical lectures and practical laboratory activities to 1) identify the most suitable analytical methods for assessing and monitoring soil quality and health, 2) hypothesise changes in soil characteristics and nutrient cycles as a result of natural or anthropogenic disturbances, 3) hypothesise changes in nutrient availability as a result of natural or anthropogenic disturbances.
During the lectures and exercises, the student will acquire autonomy of judgement that will allow him/her to 1) judge the nutrient dynamics and quality of a soil from a forest and environmental point of view; 2) critically evaluate the quality of available technical/scientific information.
Ability to present acquired skills with appropriate language and the use of technical and specific terms and to retrieve information from online bibliography. Communication skills will be tested in the examination.
Acquisition of learning strategies: at the end of the course, the student will have developed the ability to autonomously learn new concepts, to describe situations different from those considered during the course, also combining different theories, in order to apply them both in a continuation of third-level studies (PhD) and in professional life.

118364 -

Second Semester 6BIO/05ita

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide basic knowledge, skills, legislative and regulatory tools so that the students can develop the ability to evaluate environmental quality through reading and assessing the composition and articulation of animal communities. In this regard, the course consists of lectures and theoretical/practical initiatives to be carried out in parallel, such as excursions aimed at observing and sampling animals in their environments, practical laboratory experiences related to the identification of taxa, the application of animal indices for the evaluation of environmental quality. Regarding the expected knowledge and understanding, students must be able to classify freshwater environments, determine the most important environmental parameters, identify the structuring communities, identify the sampled organisms, describe their main adaptations. They must also know the main theories on the zoning of running waters and be able to apply environmental quality evaluation indices. Regarding terrestrial ecosystems (especially forests), the student must be able to recognize structuring communities and taxocoenoses, identify the main taxonomic groups and be able to evaluate environmental quality through the application of simple indices. Regarding sandy and rocky marine communities, the student must be able to evaluate environmental quality through the application of specific microbiological indices, based on algae, phanerogams and macroinvertebrates. Based on this acquired knowledge, the student must be able to apply the main biotic indices for evaluating environmental quality and derive, autonomously, judgments on the main interventions to remove the disturbing causes. Finally, the student must be able to communicate these results and their evaluations through the acquisition of specific languages. These skills and the ability to learn will be the subject of evaluation.

118367 -

Second Semester 6BIO/03ita

Learning objectives

The theoretical-practical course for students of the Master's Degree "Conservation and restoration of the environment and Forests" aimed at acquiring knowledge on advanced techniques for studying and identifying spontaneous vascular plants of the Italian flora. The student will develop the ability to collect data in the field, identify species with the current tools available in literature and online, and process data in ecological and conservationist terms. He will acquire the processing and writing skills for some application cases (e.g. Directive 92/43 EEC (annex 2); floristic notes; writing a floristic article).

SUBJECTSEMESTERCFUSSDLANGUAGE
119048 - . - 12- -

Learning objectives

Obiettivi Formativi “Conservazione del Paesaggio Vegetale”

1)(knowledge and understanding) Understanding patterns and functions of the plant component of ecosystems and landscapes
2) (applying knowledge and understanding) Learning how to manage and monitor plant biodiversity in the landscape.
3) (making judgements) basic ability about how to evalaute the conservation status of a plant community
4) (communication skills) properly use scientific terminology of the field;
5) (learning skills) be able to read and understand scientific papers, technical reports, vegetation maps and Natura2000 documents.

Obiettivi Formativi “Conservazione e monitoraggio delle foreste”

Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge of how the structure and functioning of tree communities vary in relation to natural processes and the main approaches to monitor forest dynamics. Understanding the contribution of forest ecosystems to biodiversity conservation and climate-change mitigation, as well as the main factors threatening forest conservation.

Applying knowledge and understanding
The knowledge gathered will serve to evaluate the conservation status and the ongoing dynamics in forest ecosystems in relation to their naturalness and climate-change response. Learn how to select the main metrics and scientific approaches to describe the conservation status of forest species and communities and assess their main threatening factors.

Making judgements
Skills and knowledge acquired will provide the scientific bases to assess the conservation status and the naturalness of forest ecosystems in relation to the ongoing dynamics.

Communication skills
Ability to communicate at the scientific or technical level on the factors promoting or threatening the conservation of forests and their role in biodiversity conservation and climate-change mitigation.

Learning skills
The scientific knowledge acquired will build the scientific bases for advancing the scientific methods for the quantitative description and monitoring of the conservation status of forest species and communities.





MODULE IISecond Semester6BIO/03ita

Learning objectives

1)(knowledge and understanding) Understanding patterns and functions of the plant component of ecosystems and landscapes
2) (applying knowledge and understanding) Learning how to manage and monitor plant biodiversity in the landscape.
3) (making judgements) basic ability about how to evalaute the conservation status of a plant community
4) (communication skills) properly use scientific terminology of the field;
5) (learning skills) be able to read and understand scientific papers, technical reports, vegetation maps and Natura2000 documents.

MODULE IISecond Semester6BIO/03ita

Learning objectives

Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge of how the structure and functioning of tree communities vary in relation to natural processes and the main approaches to monitor forest dynamics. Understanding the contribution of forest ecosystems to biodiversity conservation and climate-change mitigation, as well as the main factors threatening forest conservation.

Applying knowledge and understanding
The knowledge gathered will serve to evaluate the conservation status and the ongoing dynamics in forest ecosystems in relation to their naturalness and climate-change response. Learn how to select the main metrics and scientific approaches to describe the conservation status of forest species and communities and assess their main threatening factors.

Making judgements
Skills and knowledge acquired will provide the scientific bases to assess the conservation status and the naturalness of forest ecosystems in relation to the ongoing dynamics.

Communication skills
Ability to communicate at the scientific or technical level on the factors promoting or threatening the conservation of forests and their role in biodiversity conservation and climate-change mitigation.

Learning skills
The scientific knowledge acquired will build the scientific bases for advancing the scientific methods for the quantitative description and monitoring of the conservation status of forest species and communities.

120459 - . - 12- -

Learning objectives

Teached only in Italian

a) TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The course is aimed at those who want to acquire advanced knowledge to operate, at managerial and coordination level, in the field of forest operations, soil protection, forest planning and biodiversity conservation. Essential knowledge of the bases of forest planning and management of the forest yards. The knowledge of the legislative and technical-scientific instruments necessary for the design and operational management of forest yards.
b) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
At the end of the course, students must be able to:
1) know the legislative and technical principles that manage forest activities and planning and be able to read and understand forest projects;
2) analyze an executive forest project and understand the structure of the forest yard;
3) to know how to operate independently in assessing the correct execution of works deriving from forest planning and execution of the relative forest yards;
4) acquire communication skills at a technical and scientific level, aimed at properly presenting their projects or assessments of tested works.
5) have the ability to know how to seek and learn scientific and technological innovations aimed at the forest sector, making use of officially recognized national and international databases.

MODULE IISecond Semester6AGR/06ita

Learning objectives

Teached only in Italian

a) TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The course is aimed at those who want to acquire advanced knowledge to operate, at managerial and coordination level, in the field of forest operations, soil protection, forest planning and biodiversity conservation. Essential knowledge of the bases of forest planning and management of the forest yards. The knowledge of the legislative and technical-scientific instruments necessary for the design and operational management of forest yards.
b) EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
At the end of the course, students must be able to:
1) know the legislative and technical principles that manage forest activities and planning and be able to read and understand forest projects;
2) analyze an executive forest project and understand the structure of the forest yard;
3) to know how to operate independently in assessing the correct execution of works deriving from forest planning and execution of the relative forest yards;
4) acquire communication skills at a technical and scientific level, aimed at properly presenting their projects or assessments of tested works.
5) have the ability to know how to seek and learn scientific and technological innovations aimed at the forest sector, making use of officially recognized national and international databases.

MODULE IISecond Semester6AGR/08ita

Learning objectives

a) Course objectives:
The training objective of the course is knowledge of the processes and methods for understanding and managing hydraulic-forestry arrangements with low environmental impact.
b) Expected learning outcomes:
1) Knowledge and understanding:
- Acquire the basic notions of hydraulic-forestry arrangements with low environmental impact.
- Understand the methodologies for the study of hydrological processes preparatory to the management of hydraulic-forestry arrangements with low environmental impact.
- Know the main modeling tools useful for defining hazard and hydraulic risk mapping.
2) Ability to apply knowledge and understanding:
- Apply the notions learned in the practical management of hydraulic-forestry arrangements with low environmental impact.
- Use the methodologies studied to analyze and manage hydrological processes.
- Use modeling tools to create hydraulic hazard and risk mapping.
3) Independent judgment:
- Develop the ability to critically evaluate the methodologies and modeling tools used.
- Be able to make informed decisions in the management of hydraulic-forestry arrangements with low environmental impact.
4) Communication skills:
- Acquire skills in the use of basic IT tools, such as spreadsheets and GIS.
- Effectively communicate the results obtained through advanced hydrological models.
5) Learning ability:
- Develop the ability to independently learn new methodologies and tools in the field of hydraulic-forestry arrangements.
- Maintain continuous updates on the course topics and related technological innovations.

18402 - CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF FOREST ENVIRONMENTS - 13- -

Learning objectives

"Ecogenetica Forestale"

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Consolidate and broaden the knowledge and understanding of the bases of the evolution of forest species and the ecological-genetic interaction of individuals and forest populations. Provide a framework for applying and developing in an effective and original manner the methods of analysis and monitoring of forest genetic resources and their conservation, through the use of the main methods of molecular biology and bioinformatics.
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Develop skills in understanding and solving problems due to climate change and biodiversity loss, with reference to interdisciplinary contexts. Be able to interpret experimental results, understand the factors and know how to apply experimental approaches for the study of intra- and interspecific genetic diversity of forest species, integrating knowledge and managing complexity, as well as formulating judgments even on the basis of limited or incomplete information, and including reflection on the social and ethical responsibilities associated.
MAKING JUDGMENTS
Develop a critical and independent sense to make choices and define future projects on the issues of Forest Conservation and Restoration.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Acquire technical terminology to communicate clearly and in detail new and innovative projects, ideas and conclusions, as well as the knowledge underlying them, to specialist and non-specialist interlocutors.
LEARNING SKILLS
Develop multidisciplinary learning skills, in an international perspective, that will allow continuing future in depth studies independently, in the different areas of scientific basic and applied research.

FOREST ECOLOGICAL GENETICSSecond Semester6AGR/05ita

Learning objectives

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Consolidate and broaden the knowledge and understanding of the bases of the evolution of forest species and the ecological-genetic interaction of individuals and forest populations. Provide a framework for applying and developing in an effective and original manner the methods of analysis and monitoring of forest genetic resources and their conservation, through the use of the main methods of molecular biology and bioinformatics.
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Develop skills in understanding and solving problems due to climate change and biodiversity loss, with reference to interdisciplinary contexts. Be able to interpret experimental results, understand the factors and know how to apply experimental approaches for the study of intra- and interspecific genetic diversity of forest species, integrating knowledge and managing complexity, as well as formulating judgments even on the basis of limited or incomplete information, and including reflection on the social and ethical responsibilities associated.
MAKING JUDGMENTS
Develop a critical and independent sense to make choices and define future projects on the issues of Forest Conservation and Restoration.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Acquire technical terminology to communicate clearly and in detail new and innovative projects, ideas and conclusions, as well as the knowledge underlying them, to specialist and non-specialist interlocutors.
LEARNING SKILLS
Develop multidisciplinary learning skills, in an international perspective, that will allow continuing future in depth studies independently, in the different areas of scientific basic and applied research.

RESTORATION OF FOREST ENVIRONMENTSSecond Semester7AGR/05ita

Learning objectives

The course aims to illustrate the concept of forest restoration both in terms of population and in the broader forest context, also from a landscape perspective, trying to give an ethical and scientific framework to the discipline and an application guideline. After these premises, the most recent techniques for carrying out restoration works in various environmental and social conditions are illustrated. At the end of the course the students will have to reach a level of knowledge and critical ability, as well as adequate skills, both to conceive and support arguments to solve problems in the field of forest restoration.

18405 - TRAINEESHIP

Second Semester 4ITA
18406 - DISSERTATION

Second Semester 16ITA
119053 - . - 13- -

Learning objectives

1. Knowledge and Understanding: Students will gain a solid understanding of fundamental concepts in cartography and reference systems, as well as a thorough comprehension of the territorial information system for forest planning. They will be able to identify and describe basic and detailed informational layers and understand the principles of forest cover analysis through photo interpretation of aerial and satellite images. They will also gain insights into diacronic analysis for assessing the evolution of forested areas and applications of LIDAR data for determining biomass and timber volume.
2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding: Students will apply their acquired knowledge to develop and manage a territorial information system (TIS) within a GIS environment for forest planning and management. They will demonstrate the ability to use tools and techniques such as NDVI analysis from multispectral data of the Copernicus program for vegetation monitoring, and LIDAR data for assessing biomass and timber volume. They will be able to interpret and apply the collected information to make informed and data-driven decisions.
3. Making Judgements: Students will develop the ability to critically evaluate the information and techniques used in their research projects. They will be able to make informed judgments about the quality and reliability of data, such as satellite images and LIDAR data, and select the most appropriate methodologies for forest analysis and planning.
4. Communication Skills: Students will be able to clearly and accurately present the results of their analyses and research. They will be capable of effectively communicating their conclusions and recommendations in both written and oral forms, using appropriate technical terminology and data visualization tools such as maps and graphs.
5. Learning Skills: Students will develop the skills necessary for continuous learning and updating their knowledge in the fields of cartography and GIS. They will be able to adapt to new technologies and methodologies, and apply their acquired skills to solve complex problems and address future challenges in forest planning and territorial analysis.

MODULE IISecond Semester6AGR/10ita

Learning objectives

1. Knowledge and Understanding: Students will gain a solid understanding of fundamental concepts in cartography and reference systems, as well as a thorough comprehension of the territorial information system for forest planning. They will be able to identify and describe basic and detailed informational layers and understand the principles of forest cover analysis through photo interpretation of aerial and satellite images. They will also gain insights into diacronic analysis for assessing the evolution of forested areas and applications of LIDAR data for determining biomass and timber volume.
2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding: Students will apply their acquired knowledge to develop and manage a territorial information system (TIS) within a GIS environment for forest planning and management. They will demonstrate the ability to use tools and techniques such as NDVI analysis from multispectral data of the Copernicus program for vegetation monitoring, and LIDAR data for assessing biomass and timber volume. They will be able to interpret and apply the collected information to make informed and data-driven decisions.
3. Making Judgements: Students will develop the ability to critically evaluate the information and techniques used in their research projects. They will be able to make informed judgments about the quality and reliability of data, such as satellite images and LIDAR data, and select the most appropriate methodologies for forest analysis and planning.
4. Communication Skills: Students will be able to clearly and accurately present the results of their analyses and research. They will be capable of effectively communicating their conclusions and recommendations in both written and oral forms, using appropriate technical terminology and data visualization tools such as maps and graphs.
5. Learning Skills: Students will develop the skills necessary for continuous learning and updating their knowledge in the fields of cartography and GIS. They will be able to adapt to new technologies and methodologies, and apply their acquired skills to solve complex problems and address future challenges in forest planning and territorial analysis.

MODULE IISecond Semester7AGR/05ita

Learning objectives

The Course aims to provide the regulatory tools and methodologies for forest planning and management at different scales from the corporate scale to large-area forestry plans for ecological transition with particular reference to biodiversity conservation and climate mitigation.
The main training objectives are:
- Knowledge and understanding: the student, during the course, acquires the theoretical notions to understand and solve the complex problems in ecological planning of the forest landscape;
- Applied knowledge and understanding will be pursued through integrated teaching including theoretical lectures, case studies and laboratory activities in classrooms equipped for exercises. In particular, the student will be able to understand the different products of forest planning from the forest management plan to management plans for protected areas and restoration of biodiversity.
- Autonomy of judgment in the complex contexts of forestry planning including problems that are difficult or impossible to solve, as the requirements underlying their solution are contradictory, incomplete and constantly changing (Wicked problems);
- Communication skills also aimed at involving citizens in forest planning. These skills will be developed through the drafting of reports and/or projects to be exhibited during the exam;
- Ability to learn through an active methodology to create an environment conducive to the teaching-learning and conscious use of digital technologies such as Scopus and Scholar to develop the student's continuous learning skills.

CHOICE GROUPSYEAR/SEMESTERCFUSSDLANGUAGE