ANIMAL RESOURCES
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There are no propaedeutic constraints. However, students must be familiar with basic notions and concepts of animal biology and ecology.
The final test is an oral examination. The student will answer and elaborate on some questions (one of which on a subject of choice) based on the course syllabus, both on general topics and on specific methodologies.
The final examination is aimed at assessing the achievement of the learning objectives defined above, first evaluating the comprehension of basig general concepts, then delving further into the ability to use thrm to solve real-world issues.
The final score (expressed in marks out of 30) will be based on comprehension (30%), capacity to apply theoretical concepts to real cases (30%), autonomy of judgement (20%) and communication skills (20%).
The educational objectives of the teaching form the basis of the degree course as they concern the transmission of fundamental knowledge on the animal component of natural capital, both in terms of biodiversity and interaction with other biotic components. The theoretical bases that regulate their sustainable use are also addressed, in the context of the growing demand for natural resources and the current scenario of global change.
Introduction to the course aimed at identifying aims and objectives and the organization of teaching, followed by a part relating to the cognitive cornerstones of the course topics (natural capital, sustainability, the value of biodiversity and their declinations in the faunal field).
The concept of sustainable use of biodiversity (use for consumption and use for non-consumption) and use of natural resources of animal origin with examples of economic use of fauna (fauna as a tourist attraction).
Analysis and evaluation of the problems of impact on animal biodiversity (factors of anthropic origin that cause the decrease of biodiversity).
Quali-quantitative assessment methods of impacts on fauna. Norms of use of fauna: the inspiring principles. Criteria for sustainable use of fauna and compatibility with human activities. Environmental wildlife communication as a useful element to promote awareness on sustainability issues.
Introduction to the course
Goals and objectives
Course organization
The cognitive cornerstones of the course
What is meant by natural capital
What is meant by sustainability
The value of biodiversity
Which approach to the fauna
Use of natural resources
Animal biodiversity and its value
Consumable use
Use of non-consumption
Use of natural resources
Examples of economic use of fauna
Problems of impact on animal biodiversity
Habitat destruction examples
Problems of impact on animal biodiversity
Allochthonous species
Problems of impact on animal biodiversity
Overexploitation of resources
Problems of impact on animal biodiversity
Pollution
Modification of distribution areas
Area concept
Alteration of distributions
Impact assessment methods
The rules of use of fauna: the inspiring principles
The compatibility of human activity with fauna
Environmental wildlife communication as a useful element to promote awareness
Lectures with practical examples. The lectures use presentations with images, graphs and diagrams taken from university textbooks, scientific literature and reports from international bodies. The purpose of the examples is to develop analytical skills and understanding regarding the specific skills to be acquired, evaluating the resolution of specific management problems and sustainable use of animal resources.
Specific group work will also be organized with the aim of enhancing one's dissemination skills by exploiting the knowledge acquired, an activity that represents a moment of self-evaluation.
At the beginning of the lessons, at the request of the students, the teacher will provide clarifications and insights into the topics covered in the previous lessons. It will also be possible to ask for clarifications at any time during the lessons.
The teacher is always available to students for questions and clarifications at the e-mail address adriano.martinoli@uninsubria.it; Through the same e-mail address it is also possible to arrange meetings at the teacher's office located in the DiSTA single-storey building in via J.H. Dunant, 3 in Varese.