The acquisition of the knowledge on the main methods for the study of vegetation are assumed as formative objectives. in particular:
acquire the knowledge about main methods of vegetation study;
increase the ability to interpret the natural and artificial phenomena with particular attention to the plant landscape mechanisms;
develop the capacity of choice the most appropriate study and monitoring methodologies for conservation and management purposes;
implement the ability of interpretation of experimental data and scientific articles in the fields of plant ecology, geobotany and applied ecology.