AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS: AWARENESS AND COMMUNICATION
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- Full programme
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No special prerequisites are necessary but only a propensity towards current environmental issues.
As the kind of lectures , it is not recommended for students of environmental, natural, engineering and related sciences
The assessment of learning is carried out with a final written test. The written test lasts approximately 2 hours and includes open-ended questions and multiple choices, each on one of the main themes of the course program.
The final grade is expressed in thirtieths.
The teacher positively evaluates the ability to organize knowledge in a reasoned way, rigor and argumentative originality. For the question related to the exits on the territory positively evaluates the capacity for critical reasoning. Quality of exposure and the use of the appropriate and specialized vocabulary are essential to pass the exam brilliantly. Any praise rewards students who demonstrate particular ability to deepen the topics covered.
This course deals with the important of the scientific communication in the field of marine ecology to protect species and ecosystems. The objective of this class is to provide students a general knowledge of the aquatic ecology, ecosystem services provided by the ocean. The students to acquire the language of scientific dissemination and a good knowledge of public dissemination methods with regard to concepts related to marine biology/ecology.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student at the end of the course will be able to:
1. Understand the main characteristics of aquatic ecosystems;
2. discuss different case studies that exemplify the different forms of pollution that exist such as eutrophication, acidification, micropollutant contamination
3. evaluate the role of water in the life of our planet
4. Tacquire a versatile way of communicating his/her knowledge of marine biology to the public,
Overview of dissemination in scientific research in the field of aquatic ecology and role in the today's society
Course's first part:
- Aquatic ecosystems
- Characteristics
- Trophic webs
- Ecosystem services
- Human impacts (e.g. chemical and acoustic pollutions, alien species...)
Course's second part: communication in the field of marine ecology
- Project preparation
- Classic dissemination with their peers
- Other methods (e.g. social network, website, podcasts) - The students will be required to engage in an exercise of scientific dissemination
Overview of dissemination in scientific research in the field of aquatic ecology and role in the today's society
Course's first part:
- Aquatic ecosystems
- Characteristics
- Trophic webs
- Ecosystem services
- Human impacts (e.g. chemical and acoustic pollutions, alien species...)
Course's second part: communication in the field of marine ecology
- Project preparation
- Classic dissemination with their peers
- Other methods (e.g. social network, website, podcasts) - The students will be required to engage in an exercise of scientific dissemination
Classes consist in powerpoint presentations with images and videos, but also live presentations by experts in different field. Moreover, in this course students are expected to do practical activities involving outside workshop
The teacher receives before or at the end of each lesson or in her study on any day of the week by e-mail appointment (ginevra.boldrocchi@uninsubria.it)