Ecobiology

General objectives The Course objectives are to provide the basis for knowledge of the diversity of vascular plants, describing the main features and evolutionary trends; assessment of conservation status, flora monitoring and related conservation measures. Will they provide the necessary tools for recognition of the main groups of tracheophytes, especially of the Mediterranean flora. Specific objectives A) Knowledge and understanding -Knowledge of the main families of vascular plants -Knowledge and understanding of Biodiversity, conservation and monitoring strategies B) Applying knowledge and understanding - be able to use the specific terminology -be able of identifying the main species of the spontaneous flora - able to assess the Biodiversity and monitor the state of conservation of the flora C) Making judgements -acquire critical judgment skills, through the study of the progress of botanical knowledge and conservation biology - learning by questioning D) Communication skills -be able to communicate what has been learned during the oral exam E) Learning skills - learning the specific terminology - be able to make the logical connections between the topics covered - be able to identify the most relevant topics.