The course is aimed at providing industrial engineers with basic knowledge in marine biology and ecology, so that the student can appreciate the potential adverse impact of anthropic activities on the marine ecosystem and make informed decisions favouring sustainability of marine production activities.
teacher profile teaching materials
2) AQUATIC LIFE: PLANCTON, NECTON E BENTHOS; CLASSIFICATION, METABOLISM AND LIFE CYCLES, COLLECTION METHODS AND TOOLS, ABUNDANCE AND BIOMASS ASSESSMENT; WATER COLUMN AND SEDIMENT ECOLOGY: PRIMARY PRODUCTION, SCRAPERS, SHREDDERS, AND SCAVENGERS: ENERGETIC FLOW IN FOOD PYRAMIDS AND WEBS; EXAMPLES OF SEA AND COASTAL AREAS.
Resistance and resilience to conditions of negative impact of offshore human activities on the marine ecosystem; perceive the cause of the disturbance and plan works that can promote the sustainability of offshore production initiatives.
integration with teaching material provided by moodle.
Programme
1) INTRODUCTORY LIMNOLOGY: PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF WATER (TEMPERATURE-DENSITY, TRANSPARENCY, SALT COMPOSITION, SALINITY, CONDUCTIVITY, HARDNESS); WATER BODY THERMAL BALANCE; AQUATIC MOVEMENTS (CURRENTS, TIDE, SEICHE); DISSOLVED OXYGEN AND REGULATING FACTORS; CARBON DIOXIDE, BICARBONATE, CARBONATE, BUFFER SYSTEM, MINERAL ACIDITY AND ALKALINITY; NUTRIENT CYCLES; ORGANIC MATTER, TOTAL SOLIDS, SUSPENDED MATERIAL, SEDIMENTS, BOD AND COD.2) AQUATIC LIFE: PLANCTON, NECTON E BENTHOS; CLASSIFICATION, METABOLISM AND LIFE CYCLES, COLLECTION METHODS AND TOOLS, ABUNDANCE AND BIOMASS ASSESSMENT; WATER COLUMN AND SEDIMENT ECOLOGY: PRIMARY PRODUCTION, SCRAPERS, SHREDDERS, AND SCAVENGERS: ENERGETIC FLOW IN FOOD PYRAMIDS AND WEBS; EXAMPLES OF SEA AND COASTAL AREAS.
Resistance and resilience to conditions of negative impact of offshore human activities on the marine ecosystem; perceive the cause of the disturbance and plan works that can promote the sustainability of offshore production initiatives.
Core Documentation
Cognetti G., Sarà M., Magazzù G. - Biologia Marina. Edizioni Calderini, Roma, 1999. 596 pagine.integration with teaching material provided by moodle.
Reference Bibliography
MATERIAL AND HANDBOOKS PROVIDED DURING THE COURSEType of delivery of the course
The course will take place with lectures and computerized classroom exercises with the help of PCs and specific programs (PowerPoint / Excel / EcoSim)Attendance
attendance is not mandatory but is strongly recommendedType of evaluation
The test will consist of a test concerning the concepts learned during the course. teacher profile teaching materials
2) AQUATIC LIFE: PLANCTON, NECTON E BENTHOS; CLASSIFICATION, METABOLISM AND LIFE CYCLES, COLLECTION METHODS AND TOOLS, ABUNDANCE AND BIOMASS ASSESSMENT; WATER COLUMN AND SEDIMENT ECOLOGY: PRIMARY PRODUCTION, SCRAPERS, SHREDDERS, AND SCAVENGERS: ENERGETIC FLOW IN FOOD PYRAMIDS AND WEBS; EXAMPLES OF SEA AND COASTAL AREAS.
Resistance and resilience to conditions of negative impact of offshore human activities on the marine ecosystem; perceive the cause of the disturbance and plan works that can promote the sustainability of offshore production initiatives.
integration with teaching material provided by moodle.
Fruizione: 20410208 Biologia marina in Biodiversità e Tutela dell'Ambiente LM-6 SCALICI MASSIMILIANO
Programme
1) INTRODUCTORY LIMNOLOGY: PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF WATER (TEMPERATURE-DENSITY, TRANSPARENCY, SALT COMPOSITION, SALINITY, CONDUCTIVITY, HARDNESS); WATER BODY THERMAL BALANCE; AQUATIC MOVEMENTS (CURRENTS, TIDE, SEICHE); DISSOLVED OXYGEN AND REGULATING FACTORS; CARBON DIOXIDE, BICARBONATE, CARBONATE, BUFFER SYSTEM, MINERAL ACIDITY AND ALKALINITY; NUTRIENT CYCLES; ORGANIC MATTER, TOTAL SOLIDS, SUSPENDED MATERIAL, SEDIMENTS, BOD AND COD.2) AQUATIC LIFE: PLANCTON, NECTON E BENTHOS; CLASSIFICATION, METABOLISM AND LIFE CYCLES, COLLECTION METHODS AND TOOLS, ABUNDANCE AND BIOMASS ASSESSMENT; WATER COLUMN AND SEDIMENT ECOLOGY: PRIMARY PRODUCTION, SCRAPERS, SHREDDERS, AND SCAVENGERS: ENERGETIC FLOW IN FOOD PYRAMIDS AND WEBS; EXAMPLES OF SEA AND COASTAL AREAS.
Resistance and resilience to conditions of negative impact of offshore human activities on the marine ecosystem; perceive the cause of the disturbance and plan works that can promote the sustainability of offshore production initiatives.
Core Documentation
Cognetti G., Sarà M., Magazzù G. - Biologia Marina. Edizioni Calderini, Roma, 1999. 596 pagine.integration with teaching material provided by moodle.
Reference Bibliography
MATERIAL AND HANDBOOKS PROVIDED DURING THE COURSEType of delivery of the course
The course will take place with lectures and computerized classroom exercises with the help of PCs and specific programs (PowerPoint / Excel / EcoSim)Attendance
attendance is not mandatory but is strongly recommendedType of evaluation
The test will consist of a test concerning the concepts learned during the course.