2023
Mediterranean Flora and Vegetation
Name: Mediterranean Flora and Vegetation
Code: BIO12365L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Biological Sciences
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Presentation
Course that addresses Mediterranean region plant species and communitys diversity recognition and its identification and typification.
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
This course principal aim is the plant community diversity recognition and identification, based on the
phytosociological typology of Mediterranean region.
The objective is to deepen the knowledge of the Mediterranean flora in an ecological context, as well as, to
develop practical skills to use the phytosociological interpretation methodology at a landscape level.
It is intended that students develop the skills necessary to:
- identification of plant species;
- identification of plant communities;
- integration of ecological concepts;
- identification of high botanical interest areas;
- preparation of environmental impact studies;
- development of mitigation and/or recovery plans;
- communication and discussion of scientific results.
phytosociological typology of Mediterranean region.
The objective is to deepen the knowledge of the Mediterranean flora in an ecological context, as well as, to
develop practical skills to use the phytosociological interpretation methodology at a landscape level.
It is intended that students develop the skills necessary to:
- identification of plant species;
- identification of plant communities;
- integration of ecological concepts;
- identification of high botanical interest areas;
- preparation of environmental impact studies;
- development of mitigation and/or recovery plans;
- communication and discussion of scientific results.
Contents
1. Biophysical Characterization of Portugal
2. Mediterranean Flora
• Taxonomic and ecological characterization of the main genera and families of the Mediterranean Region
• Native, non-native and invasive species
3. Phytosociology
• Notions of Bioclimatology and Biogeography
• Phytosociological methodology
• Biogeographic Classification of Iberian Peninsula
4. Conservation Biology
• Flora assessments - Environmental impact assessment
• Conservation of Habitats and Species of Flora
• Legislation
2. Mediterranean Flora
• Taxonomic and ecological characterization of the main genera and families of the Mediterranean Region
• Native, non-native and invasive species
3. Phytosociology
• Notions of Bioclimatology and Biogeography
• Phytosociological methodology
• Biogeographic Classification of Iberian Peninsula
4. Conservation Biology
• Flora assessments - Environmental impact assessment
• Conservation of Habitats and Species of Flora
• Legislation
Teaching Methods
This course is structured in theoretical, lab and field classes, that are organized in three phases:
1 - Lectures for exposition of the syllabus;
2 Lab and field classes for the application of methodologies;
3 - Group work (2 students).
In this unit the assessment will be undertaken based on the student's participation and their learning
process. Fieldwork participation: (10%); individual written examination: 30% Group report and oral
presentation (60%).
1 - Lectures for exposition of the syllabus;
2 Lab and field classes for the application of methodologies;
3 - Group work (2 students).
In this unit the assessment will be undertaken based on the student's participation and their learning
process. Fieldwork participation: (10%); individual written examination: 30% Group report and oral
presentation (60%).
Teaching Staff
