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Management of Invasive Alien Species and European Carnivores

A.Y. 2024/2025
3
Max ECTS
32
Overall hours
SSD
VET/05
Language
English
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with the knowledge of the impacts played by invasive species and great carnivore and the most appropriate intervention strategies to prevent them.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will be able to independently evaluate the possible impacts exerted by invasive species and great carnivore. At the same, he will be able to formulate management strategies to minimize such impacts.

Lesson period: Second semester

Lessons timetable

Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi

Exams calendar

Single course

This course can be attended as a single course.

Take a single course
Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Ferrari Nicola
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Introduction on invasive alien species in Europe and Italy and Regulations
Population Dynamics of wild species
Economic impact of invasive alien species and control methods
Ecological impact of invasive alien species and communication in biodiversity conservation
Health impact of invasive alien species and Disease Risk analysis
Carnivores present in Italy: dynamics, impacts and management intervention related to livestock
Prerequisites for admission
No specific prerequisites are required
Teaching methods
Classroom lectures, and practical in laboratory and in the field
Teaching Resources
Teaching material in digital version will be provided by the teacher during the lectures
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of the presentation aimed to verify the acquisition, correct understanding and ability to revise the topics of the course.
VET/05 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS - University credits: 3
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 16 hours
Professor: Ferrari Nicola
Shifts:
Turno
Professor: Ferrari Nicola
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