ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS AND THEMATIC MAPPING

Module ZOOLOGICAL ASPECTS

Acquisition of knowledge of European, national, and regional regulations on environmental assessments (SEA, VIA, and VincA), the ability to assess environmental quality with respect to wildlife, and the potential impacts on wildlife. 

Application of theoretical and methodological knowledge useful for assessing the impact of plans and projects on the natural environment. 

Ability to critically evaluate plans and projects, formulate flexible judgments and decisions under conditions of uncertainty and limited information, and develop and present predictive models on the impact of decisions made. Ability to communicate decisions, orally or in writing and using multimedia, clarifying the relationships between objectives, constraints, and stakeholders involved in implementation, interacting with related or different professionals. 

Development of learning skills that allow for continued self-directed or autonomous learning.

Lectures (35 hours) and practical exercises in field (12 hours). If the teaching will give in a mixed or remote way, the necessary changes with respect to what was previously stated may be introduced, in order to respect the program envisaged and reported in the Syllabus.

The main teaching methods that will be adopted include lectures, practical exercises, and seminars. The lectures will provide a solid theoretical foundation on the fundamental concepts of the course, while the practical exercises will allow students to apply this knowledge through the observation of biological samples and the analysis of ecological data. Seminars, led by external experts, will offer opportunities for in-depth study on specific topics, ensuring comprehensive and integrated learning between theory and practice.

Information for students with disabilities and/or learning disorders.

As a guarantee of equal opportunities and in compliance with current regulations, students can ask for a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measures, based on their specific needs and on learning objectives of the discipline. It is also possible to refer to the departmental contacts of CInAP (Center for Active and Participatory Inclusion - Services for Disabilities and/or learning disorders.

The knowledge acquired will be functional to understanding the need to adopt sustainable consumption and production models and to preserve natural areas and their biodiversity in accordance with objectives 12 and 15 of the 2030 Agenda.

- Documenti Comunità Europea 2000, La gestione dei siti della rete Natura 2000. Guida all’interpretazione dell’articolo 6 della direttiva «Habitat» 92/43/CEE;

- Documenti Comunità Europea 2002, Valutazione di piani e progetti aventi incidenza significativa sui siti della rete Natura 2000. Guida metodologica alle disposizioni dell’articolo 6, paragrafi 3 e 4 della direttiva “Habitat” 92/43/CEE;

- G. Landi, 2009 - Guida alle procedure di autorizzazione ambientale - La valutazione di impatto ambientale e la valutazione ambientale strategica. UTET, 268 pp;

- M. Aleo, 2012 – Valutazioni ambientali. Le procedure di VAS, VIA, AIA, e VI nel governo del territorio. Grafill ISBN 13 978-88-8287-464-7;

- Lecture notes

The vote follows the following scheme:

Negative:

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Important shortcomings. Significant inaccuracies

Ability to analyze and synthesize: Irrelevant. Frequent generalizations. Inability to synthesize

Use of references: Completely inappropriate

18-20

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: At the threshold level. Obvious imperfections

Analysis and synthesis skills: Just enough skills

Use of references: just appropriate

21-23

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Routine knowledge

Ability to analyze and synthesize: ability of correct analysis and synthesis. Argue logically and consistently

Using references: Use standard references

24-26

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Good knowledge

Analysis and synthesis skills: good analysis and synthesis skills. The arguments are expressed consistently

Using references: Use of standard references

27-29

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Knowledge more than good

Ability to analyze and synthesize: considerable abilities of analysis and synthesis

Use of references: the topic has been explored in depth

30-30 e lode

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Excellent knowledge

Ability to analyze and synthesize: excellent abilities of analysis and synthesis.

Use of references: Important insights.

2) Natura 2000 network 

3) Animal species of community interest 

4) Impact matrices 

5) Mitigation and compensation measures