TP11A5E - GENERAL ECOLOGY

courses
ID:
TP11A5E
Duration (hours):
8
CFU:
1
SSD:
ECOLOGIA
Located in:
CHIETI
Url:
ENVIRONMENT AND WORKPLACE PREVENTION TECHNIQUES/CORSO GENERICO Year: 1
Year:
2025
Course Catalogue:
https://unich.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/af/2025?co...

Overview

Date/time interval

Primo Semestre (07/10/2025 - 31/12/2026)

Syllabus

Course Objectives

Knowledge and Understanding

Describe the fundamental characteristics of living matter and the unifying principles of biology, including evolution
Understand the structure and properties of atoms, molecules, and biological macromolecules
Explain cellular organization, biological membranes, and transport mechanisms
Understand bioenergetic processes and energy flow in living systems
Describe mechanisms of genetic information transmission and gene expression
Understand basic principles of ecology, systematics, and biodiversity
Applying Knowledge and Understanding

Apply biological and chemical concepts to the interpretation of living systems
Interpret basic biological and ecological data
Integrate molecular, cellular, and ecological processes
Making Judgements

Critically evaluate biological and environmental phenomena
Recognize the impact of human activities on ecosystems
Interpret scientific information independently
Communication Skills

Use appropriate scientific terminology
Communicate biological and ecological concepts clearly and effectively
Learning Skills

Develop a scientific approach to the study of natural phenomena
Enhance lifelong learning skills in biological sciences

Course Prerequisites


Biology principles




Teaching Methods


Lectures with compulsory attendance.

Teaching support: slides used by Prof. Pesce for the BIOLOGY frontal course


Assessment Methods


Multiple choice test


Texts


Solomon et al, Fondamenti di Biologia, EdiSeS Editore, Napoli


Contents

1. Definition of Ecology
1.1 Scope and meaning of ecology
1.2 Levels of ecological organization
1.3 Biotic and abiotic factors
1.4 Ecosystems and energy flow
1.5 Biogeochemical cycles2. Population Ecology
2.1 Population structure
2.2 Population dynamics
2.3 Demographic parameters
2.4 Limiting factors
2.5 Life history strategies3. Community Ecology
3.1 Community structure
3.2 Species interactions
3.3 Ecological niche
3.4 Ecological succession
3.5 Stability and resilience4. Environmental Issues
4.1 Climate change
4.2 Pollution
4.3 Biodiversity loss
4.4 Sustainable development
4.5 Human impact on ecosystems

Course Language


Italian

More information


The teacher is available on Thursdays from 9:00 to 10:00.
Also available by appointment, made by email, from Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00.




Degrees

Degrees

ENVIRONMENT AND WORKPLACE PREVENTION TECHNIQUES 
Bachelor’s Degree
3 years
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