2023
Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainable Use
Name: Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainable Use
Code: BIO14828O
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Biological Sciences
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Regime de Frequência: B-learning
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
Learning objectives:
1. Conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources; adaptations to climate change. Forest fire risk management, in situ and ex situ conservation strategies. Agricultural innovation and food security;
2. Innovative methodologies for conservation and sustainable use of natural resources;
3. Promotion of literacy, ecosystem conservation and management, environmental education, collaborative governance;
4. Socio-cultural-ecological challenges and agricultural innovation in tropical food chains;
5. Early detection of diseases and pests, management and conservation of tropical Agrobiodiversity.
Competences
1. identify concepts on biodiversity; Conservation Policy Instruments. Organisations for Biodiversity, ecological processes and functioning;
2. Promote literacy, sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity;
3. Promote effective communication;
1. 4. present results to different audiences in an interdisciplinary perspective
1. Conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources; adaptations to climate change. Forest fire risk management, in situ and ex situ conservation strategies. Agricultural innovation and food security;
2. Innovative methodologies for conservation and sustainable use of natural resources;
3. Promotion of literacy, ecosystem conservation and management, environmental education, collaborative governance;
4. Socio-cultural-ecological challenges and agricultural innovation in tropical food chains;
5. Early detection of diseases and pests, management and conservation of tropical Agrobiodiversity.
Competences
1. identify concepts on biodiversity; Conservation Policy Instruments. Organisations for Biodiversity, ecological processes and functioning;
2. Promote literacy, sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity;
3. Promote effective communication;
1. 4. present results to different audiences in an interdisciplinary perspective
Contents
1. Conservation and Sustainable Use of Genetic Resources and adaptations to climate change.
2. In-situ Conservation and definition of protected areas. The role of Botanical Gardens in ex-situ conservation.
3. Instruments of Conservation Policy. Protocols and National/International Organizations for Biodiversity
4. Conservation of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Threats, over-exploitation, and risk management of forest fires. The application of Geographic Information Systems and Ecological Modelling in Nature Conservation.
5. Concepts of Agrobiodiversity and evaluation of crop wild diversity. Molecular techniques for early detection of diseases and pests.
6. Agricultural innovation in tropical food chains. Agroforestry systems and food security.
2. In-situ Conservation and definition of protected areas. The role of Botanical Gardens in ex-situ conservation.
3. Instruments of Conservation Policy. Protocols and National/International Organizations for Biodiversity
4. Conservation of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Threats, over-exploitation, and risk management of forest fires. The application of Geographic Information Systems and Ecological Modelling in Nature Conservation.
5. Concepts of Agrobiodiversity and evaluation of crop wild diversity. Molecular techniques for early detection of diseases and pests.
6. Agricultural innovation in tropical food chains. Agroforestry systems and food security.
Teaching Methods
Teaching methods encompass:
CU taught at a distance, via the zoom platform, in synchronous contact sessions with exposure of knowledge and discussion. The didactic resources (e.g., bibliography) will be made available on the moodle platform, in the specific area of the Course, at least two weeks in advance of the classes to which they relate.
Students will have to obligatorily attend 75% of the classes, favoring an active posture with the sharing of ideas.
CU taught at a distance, via the zoom platform, in synchronous contact sessions with exposure of knowledge and discussion. The didactic resources (e.g., bibliography) will be made available on the moodle platform, in the specific area of the Course, at least two weeks in advance of the classes to which they relate.
Students will have to obligatorily attend 75% of the classes, favoring an active posture with the sharing of ideas.
Assessment
TThe evaluation includes the preparation of a written assignment on a topic of student choice within the themes covered. The work may be done individually or in groups, taking into account the universe of students to whom the course is addressed with different cultures and backgrounds.
In their work, students develop observation and research work, being supervised with tutorial guidance. At the end they will make a presentation at a seminar, followed by a discussion.
The work will be evaluated and graded, and the grade must be higher than 10, in order for the student to pass.
During the course the students develop autonomous work, practiced individually or in groups, taking into account the universe of students. Flexibility is required in this matter not harming the students, since the teachers involved have extensive academic experience. However, the evaluation will be discussed and agreed upon with students at the beginning of the course.
In their work, students develop observation and research work, being supervised with tutorial guidance. At the end they will make a presentation at a seminar, followed by a discussion.
The work will be evaluated and graded, and the grade must be higher than 10, in order for the student to pass.
During the course the students develop autonomous work, practiced individually or in groups, taking into account the universe of students. Flexibility is required in this matter not harming the students, since the teachers involved have extensive academic experience. However, the evaluation will be discussed and agreed upon with students at the beginning of the course.
Teaching Staff
- Maria Manuela Queiroz Martins Mantero Morais [responsible]
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