Sciences and Teaching of Natural Systems

The course is aimed at acquiring knowledge related to: plant communities in their structure, composition, functionality and dynamics at different spatial scales, from local to global; vegetation analysis methods; relationships between vegetation and environment; distribution models of plant species; vegetation dynamics; vegetation science and land management; main types of vegetation in Italy. Information will also be provided on how to apply this knowledge to territorial planning and the design of specific interventions oriented towards aspects of sustainability, biodiversity conservation, landscape enhancement and land protection. The course will prepare for the critical analysis of reporting and planning documents drawn up by institutions and professionals in the environmental sector with a view to multifunctionality, with particular attention to the sustainable management of natural resources. The course will prepare for communication and collaboration with professionals in the environmental sector and a broad spectrum of stakeholders also thanks to the acquisition of a specific language and updated data in the sector. Finally, students will be suggested an analysis approach and specific data sources related to natural and semi-natural environments that will allow them autonomy in their educational and professional path.