Learning objectives
- Basic biology principles
- Basic genetic principles
-Definition of biodiversity and its preservation
-Principles of Green economy
- Use of genetic resources
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
The green economy is defined as an economy that aims at reducing
environmental and ecological risks, and that aims to sustainable
development and to the circular economy. This is linked to the use and
rationalization of genetic resources as a tool to optimize the production, but also to the protection of biodiversity and of cultivable areas.
The course aims to illustrate the basic principles of the green economy
and the use of genetic resources. Basic principles of biology and genetics are also introduced, related to the support and the sustainable use of the genetic resources in agro-food production.
Full programme
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Bibliography
All the material will be uploaded on the Elly platform and will be available for all the students.
Teaching methods
The course includes lectures with slide projection. The material comes
from relevant international scientific literature.
Assessment methods and criteria
The exam will be written with several essay questions. These questions
will include all the topics of the course.
Verification of abilities (according to Dublin descriptors):
- the knowledge and its applications emerge from the description of the
methods and from the examples given in the answers provided
- written communication skills are verified by the quality of the answers
provided
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
Goals 2, 3, 9, 12
