Educational objectives Provide the ability to manage on an independent basis the experimental work in an environmental chemistry laboratory.
Provide the necessary skills for the environmental evaluation of obtained analytical results.
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Educational objectives We are experiencing an unprecedented period of global change due to anthropogenic activities. This course aims to provide the conceptual and analytical tools of evolutionary ecology to (1) understand the proximal and distal causes of complex environmental problems (2) critically analyze possible solutions to specific problems, such as loss of biodiversity, food security, and public health.
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Educational objectives Ability to analyze the cause / effect relationship between geomorphological processes and morphodynamics.
Knowledge and ability to observe and recognize the landforms and their genesis.
Ability to evaluate the intensity of erosion in fluvial basins and slopes.
Knowledge and ability to apply methods for geomorphological hazard assessment.
Ability to organize field survey and monitoring of landslides.
Capability of thematic maps compilation.
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Educational objectives 1)"This module of the course has the general objective of providing students with knowledge on how plants can be used in various fields of environmental sustainability (e.g. in vitro cultures, production of secondary metabolites, phytoremediation). In particular, the module aims to provide information useful for understanding the cellular mechanisms underlying bioaccumulation and adaptive strategies for survival in contaminated environments. Furthermore, it provides the necessary knowledge for the use of plants for the recovery of contaminated environments.
A - Knowledge and understanding
OF 1) To know the main strategies of plant response to abiotic and biotic stress.
OF 2) To understand at the cellular level the different response modes of plants exposed to environmental pollutants.
OF 3) To know the different phases of an in vitro culture and their biotecnology applications.
OF 4) To understand the different applications of in vitro cultures in the field of environmental sustainability.
B - Application skills
OF 5) To know how to deduce the different responses of plants to particular stress factors (temperature, water, heavy metals, pathogens).
OF 6) To solve problems related to the impacts caused by abiotic and biotic stress on plant fitness, to mitigate the negative effects until the restoration of optimal physiological state.
OF 7) To be able to apply techniques/methods of in vitro plant cultures and phytoremediation to obtain useful compounds and for remedation projects of areas polluted by heavy metal.
C - Autonomy of judgment
OF 8) To be able to evaluate the impact of one or more stresses and their negative effects on plants.
OF 9) To integrate the knowledge acquired to address problems in the agricultural and environmental fields in a sustainable vision.
D - Communication skills
OF 10) To know how to communicate clearly and with appropriate language to specialist and non-specialist interlocutors, also through the drafting of power point presentations or other means of communication.
E - Ability to learn
OF 11) To have the ability to consult the scientific literature related to the main areas of the discipline, even after the conclusion of the module, in order to be able to conduct learning and updates independently.
OF 12) To have the ability to critically evaluate scientific articles, with focus to the methodologies adopted and the results obtained.
OF 13) To be able to design and develop a research or scientific dissemination project regarding one or more of the topics covered in the module.
2)"The module has the general objective of providing knowledge on the peculiarities of fungi, on the wide range of functions they perform in the context of ecosystem goods and services and on the numerous mechanisms they have developed in response to biotic and abiotic stress factors. Aspects regarding fungi-plant interactions in the mitigation of environmental stresses will also be covered. The students will acquire knowledge on the potential of fungi as bioresources for sustainable development and environmental requalification.
A - Knowledge and understanding
OF 1) To know the main biological and ecological characteristics of fungi with particular reference to ecosystem goods and services.
OF 2) To understand the mechanisms that fungi have developed in response to abiotic and biotic stress factors and the aspects concerning their interactions with plants in the mitigation of environmental stresses.
OF 3) To know the mechanisms of interaction of fungi with organic pollutants and potentially toxic elements and their potential in the field of bioremediation.
B - Application skills
OF 4) To know how to deduce the different responses of fungi to specific abiotic and biotic stress factors, also considering extremophilic fungi.
OF 5) To solve problems related to anthropic impacts in various environmental contexts using fungi as bioresources in environmental remediation.
OF 6) To solve problems related to biotic and abiotic stresses on plant fitness using fungi as growth promoters.
C - Autonomy of judgment
OF 7) To be able to evaluate which ecosystem goods and services fungi can provide to achieve the objectives of environmental sustainability.
OF 8) To integrate the knowledge acquired in order to address problems in the agricultural, industrial and environmental fields with solutions inspired by nature.
D - Communication skills
OF 9) To be able to communicate clearly and with appropriate language to specialist and non-specialist interlocutors, also through the drafting of power point presentations or other means of communication.
E - Ability to learn
OF 10) To be able to consult the scientific literature related to the main areas of the discipline, even after the conclusion of the module, in order to be able to conduct learning and updates independently.
OF 11) To have the ability to critically evaluate scientific articles, with focus to the methodologies adopted and the results obtained.
OF 12) To be able to design and develop a research or scientific dissemination project regarding one or more of the topics covered in the module.
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Educational objectives "The module has the general objective of providing knowledge on the peculiarities of fungi, on the wide range of functions they perform in the context of ecosystem goods and services and on the numerous mechanisms they have developed in response to biotic and abiotic stress factors. Aspects regarding fungi-plant interactions in the mitigation of environmental stresses will also be covered. The students will acquire knowledge on the potential of fungi as bioresources for sustainable development and environmental requalification.
A - Knowledge and understanding
OF 1) To know the main biological and ecological characteristics of fungi with particular reference to ecosystem goods and services.
OF 2) To understand the mechanisms that fungi have developed in response to abiotic and biotic stress factors and the aspects concerning their interactions with plants in the mitigation of environmental stresses.
OF 3) To know the mechanisms of interaction of fungi with organic pollutants and potentially toxic elements and their potential in the field of bioremediation.
B - Application skills
OF 4) To know how to deduce the different responses of fungi to specific abiotic and biotic stress factors, also considering extremophilic fungi.
OF 5) To solve problems related to anthropic impacts in various environmental contexts using fungi as bioresources in environmental remediation.
OF 6) To solve problems related to biotic and abiotic stresses on plant fitness using fungi as growth promoters.
C - Autonomy of judgment
OF 7) To be able to evaluate which ecosystem goods and services fungi can provide to achieve the objectives of environmental sustainability.
OF 8) To integrate the knowledge acquired in order to address problems in the agricultural, industrial and environmental fields with solutions inspired by nature.
D - Communication skills
OF 9) To be able to communicate clearly and with appropriate language to specialist and non-specialist interlocutors, also through the drafting of power point presentations or other means of communication.
E - Ability to learn
OF 10) To be able to consult the scientific literature related to the main areas of the discipline, even after the conclusion of the module, in order to be able to conduct learning and updates independently.
OF 11) To have the ability to critically evaluate scientific articles, with focus to the methodologies adopted and the results obtained.
OF 12) To be able to design and develop a research or scientific dissemination project regarding one or more of the topics covered in the module.
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Educational objectives "This module of the course has the general objective of providing students with knowledge on how plants can be used in various fields of environmental sustainability (e.g. in vitro cultures, production of secondary metabolites, phytoremediation). In particular, the module aims to provide information useful for understanding the cellular mechanisms underlying bioaccumulation and adaptive strategies for survival in contaminated environments. Furthermore, it provides the necessary knowledge for the use of plants for the recovery of contaminated environments.
A - Knowledge and understanding
OF 1) To know the main strategies of plant response to abiotic and biotic stress.
OF 2) To understand at the cellular level the different response modes of plants exposed to environmental pollutants.
OF 3) To know the different phases of an in vitro culture and their biotecnology applications.
OF 4) To understand the different applications of in vitro cultures in the field of environmental sustainability.
B - Application skills
OF 5) To know how to deduce the different responses of plants to particular stress factors (temperature, water, heavy metals, pathogens).
OF 6) To solve problems related to the impacts caused by abiotic and biotic stress on plant fitness, to mitigate the negative effects until the restoration of optimal physiological state.
OF 7) To be able to apply techniques/methods of in vitro plant cultures and phytoremediation to obtain useful compounds and for remedation projects of areas polluted by heavy metal.
C - Autonomy of judgment
OF 8) To be able to evaluate the impact of one or more stresses and their negative effects on plants.
OF 9) To integrate the knowledge acquired to address problems in the agricultural and environmental fields in a sustainable vision.
D - Communication skills
OF 10) To know how to communicate clearly and with appropriate language to specialist and non-specialist interlocutors, also through the drafting of power point presentations or other means of communication.
E - Ability to learn
OF 11) To have the ability to consult the scientific literature related to the main areas of the discipline, even after the conclusion of the module, in order to be able to conduct learning and updates independently.
OF 12) To have the ability to critically evaluate scientific articles, with focus to the methodologies adopted and the results obtained.
OF 13) To be able to design and develop a research or scientific dissemination project regarding one or more of the topics covered in the module.
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Educational objectives This course aims at defining and understanding the geochemical mechanisms related to element mobility among distinct phases. Natural terrestrial “reservoirs” will be studied in order to characterise their chemical compositions, and to understand geochemical cycles, that are fluxes of elements among different reservoirs. Students are expected to interpret correctly the processes that may result into characteristic chemical enrichments/depletions and to apply the proper chemical/isotopic systematics to infer the chemical reactions occurred in the evironment.
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Educational objectives "The course aims to provide students with the fundamental skills needed to identify, understand, and evaluate toxicological risks associated with the presence of environmental contaminants and xenobiotics. The course integrates the study of cytotoxic mechanisms induced by these substances with the analysis of biological tools useful for monitoring environmental quality. A particular focus will be dedicated to the selection and application of biological and environmental indicators capable of detecting both acute and chronic toxic effects caused by chemical compounds present in various environmental matrices. Key topics of the course also include the processes leading to the persistence/degradation, bioconcentration, bioaccumulation, and biomagnification of contaminants. In addition, the course will examine the toxicological profiles and mechanisms of action, at both cellular and systemic levels, of pollutants of anthropogenic or natural origin, in order to understand their impact on the health of living organisms and on the ecosystem. Alongside fundamental theoretical concepts, the course provides adequate practical and methodological knowledge for the identification, qualitative and quantitative characterization, and monitoring of environmental biomarkers, aimed at assessing the toxic effects induced by xenobiotics and other contaminants.
A - Knowledge and understanding
OF-1) Knowledge of current regulations governing environmental monitoring;
OF-2) Understanding of general concepts in toxicology, toxicokinetics, toxicodynamics, and risk characterization;
OF-3) Knowledge of the interactions between environmental xenobiotics and both simple cellular systems and complex organisms;
OF-4) Knowledge of the main mechanisms of cellular damage and genotoxic effects mediated by environmental xenobiotics;
OF-5) Understanding of the main methodological approaches for studying the toxic effects of environmental xenobiotics through in vitro and in vivo models;
OF-6) Knowledge of the major environmental pollutants and the identification of potential biological indicators for environmental monitoring.
B - Application skills
OF-7) Ability to interpret and apply national and international regulations and guidelines related to environmental monitoring and toxicological risk management;
OF-8) Skill in conducting toxicokinetic and toxicodynamic analyses to assess the risk associated with exposure to xenobiotics and environmental contaminants, both in acute and chronic scenarios;
OF-9) Ability to study and understand the effects of contaminants on biological systems, using both simple cellular models and complex organisms;
OF-10) Competence in identifying the main molecular and cellular mechanisms of damage (e.g., oxidative stress, genotoxicity, apoptosis) induced by environmental xenobiotics;
OF-11) Practical skills in using experimental methodologies (in vitro and in vivo) to assess environmental toxicity, with competence in analyzing and interpreting results;
OF-12) Ability to select and use biological (biomarkers) and environmental indicators for monitoring the health status of ecosystems and organisms exposed to contaminants;
OF-13) Ability to write a scientific report for presenting and discussing experimental data.
C - Autonomy of judgment
OF-14) Ability to propose, with critical thinking and scientific responsibility, environmental monitoring strategies based on the use of biomarkers and the identification of contaminants;
OF-15) Ability to make independent judgments on the environmental impact of exposure to pollutants, including through the integration of data from biological models and environmental indicators;
OF-16) Ability for critical judgment, through the study of reviews and scientific articles on key aspects of the field, and in-depth discussions;
OF-17) Ability to evaluate the accuracy and scientific rigor of topics related to the subjects covered in the course.
D - Communication skills
OF-18) Ability to present complex concepts in environmental toxicology clearly, coherently, and scientifically correctly, both orally and in writing, using appropriate specialized terminology;
OF-19) Competence in presenting and interpreting the results of toxicological studies, including through the use of graphs, tables, and digital tools, with the ability to respond to critical questions and discuss the implications of the obtained data;
OF-20) Skills in writing technical reports, toxicological reports, and environmental monitoring documents, in accordance with scientific and regulatory standards;
OF-21) Ability to communicate effectively with professionals from different disciplines in research or intervention projects, promoting an integrated approach to environmental risk management.
E - Ability to learn
OF-22) Ability to critically learn protocols and approaches for the in vitro and in vivo assessment of toxicity, and to apply them independently in research or environmental monitoring contexts;
OF-23) Development of skills in the design, planning, and writing of scientific projects, learning how to define hypotheses, objectives, experimental approaches, and methods for analyzing results;
OF-24) Ability to understand, rework, and deepen advanced concepts in environmental toxicology, regulations, and experimental methodologies, even beyond the didactic context;
OF-25) Ability to search for, select, and critically interpret scientific, regulatory, and technical literature to update one's knowledge and develop an integrated view of environmental issues.
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Educational objectives Acquisition of additional knowledge through laboratory experiments and field; understanding of the importance of the interdisciplinary approach in the scientific method.
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Educational objectives Students may study topics of specific interest in order to acquire greater skills in their field of study. The 12 CFUs of optional courses must be included in the study plan. Students can choose among all the courses on offer at La Sapienza, provided that the selected courses are consistent with the objectives of their main degree course.
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