Ecobiology

General objectives The course aims to provide the basic knowledge of the management of marine resources related to: 1) pressures and threats on the marine environment, 2) dynamics of exploited populations, 3) models of population dynamics, 4) protection of marine environment in Italy and Europe, 5) marine pollution. The practical part of the course will allow the student to learn the basic methods for studying the marine environment and the dynamics of fish populations and to design experiments for the analysis of problems related to the exploitation of resources. Specific objectives Knowledge and understanding Knowledge and understanding of the environmental conditions and resources (collection and processing of information on the state of the environment and resources, assessment of the state of the environment and resources). Ability to identify sustainability objectives and criteria in the use of marine resources (national and community legislation, resource management tools, planning tools). Ability to recognize the main fish species of the Mediterranean sea. The student will be able to gain the knowledge and the ability to understand through the theoretical lessons integrated by seminars related to the discipline. The verification of the results achieved will be carried out with the exam. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding Ability to apply the acquired knowledge, understanding skills and ability to solve problems and to think about the principles of population dynamics. They must also be able to deal with the problems of the marine environment in a broad application context, with attention to the applicative possibilities, such as the choice and use of the tools of governance and protection of the territory. Ability to analyze the relationships that are established between human activities and the territory in coastal areas. The student can achieve the ability to apply knowledge and understanding through the practical exercises provided and especially through the work of experimental thesis. The verification of the results achieved will be carried out with the course exam and with the final degree examination. Making judgments Ability in the evaluation and interpretation of experimental data functional to the application of management policies. Ability to evaluate the most suitable solutions for the eco-compatible and sustainable management of resources. Ability to analyze the production and environmental contexts in the coastal strip. Ability to choose and use tools for land management and marine resources. The autonomy of judgment can be acquired especially during the activity for the experimental thesis in which the student must, albeit interacting with the speaker, participate in the design of the experimental activity, the critical analysis of the data obtained and will have to elaborate a discussion of the significance and importance of the data obtained in the light of specific bibliography on the subject matter. The verification of the results achieved will be carried out with the degree examination. Communication skills Ability to communicate in a clear way the knowledge acquired on the problems of management and conservation of marine resources, reporting in a professional and competent manner with institutional and private structures responsible for the management and protection of the environment. Ability to transmit acquired knowledge in a clear and understandable way to non-expert people. Communication skills can be achieved through interaction with the teacher and the teaching assistants and during the preparation of the thesis work. The verification of the results achieved will be carried out with the final degree examination. Learning skills Acquisition of the ability to deepen and read critically the evolution of problems related to the management and conservation of marine resources through the consultation of texts, scientific publications and information material that allows the student to continue autonomously in the study at an advanced level. The verification of the results achieved will be carried out with the course exam and with the final degree examination.