LABORATORY FOR ECOLOGY B
cod. 13628

Academic year 2009/10
2° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Ecologia (BIO/07)
Field
Discipline ecologiche
Type of training activity
Characterising
40 hours
of face-to-face activities
2 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
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Integrated course unit module: ECOLOGY B- LABORATORY FOR ECOLOGY B

Learning objectives

This course aims at introducing field methods and techniques used in the ecological research. Field data will be used to test theoretical knowledge and concepts.

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

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Experimental study and modelling of the relationship between species diversity and area.<br />
Calculation of the Extended Biotic Index in the Parma River. Calculation of the River Functionality Index in the Parma River

Full programme

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Bibliography

<br />Reading materials will be available from the teacher¿s website.

Teaching methods

Teaching methods: field work.<br /><br />The course assessment will be based on a written report on the experiences done during the field work. The report must be submitted to the teacher at least one week before the oral examination.<br /><br />

Assessment methods and criteria

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Other information

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