Global Change and Forest Ecosystems
Content
Global climate change is likely one of the most critical issues we are facing and we will face in the next future. Considering that forests are one of the key components of the climate system, future managers should acquire awareness and understanding to better cope to this complex phenomenon. This course introduces students to: the meaning of climate in a broad time scale perspective, the role of different factors in regulating the climate, what is climate change, the different tools and approaches to study climate change, the effect of climate change on forests and ecosystems.
Learning Outcome
This course introduces students to: the meaning of climate in a broad time scale perspective, the role of different factors in regulating the climate, what is climate change, the different tools and approaches to study climate change, the effect of climate change on forests and ecosystems
Teaching and learning methods include lecture-based input; presentation and discussions of the reading assignments and field visits
Multiple choice written test with few open questions plus oral presentation and group discussions. These latter according to the number of students.
6 ECTS
Type of assessment:
Oral presentation of a scientific article (according to students number): 10%
Written test with mainly close and few open questions: 85%
Class participation: 5%
Presentations will be graded for their content and the quality of exposition.
Marking scale: 30-point grading scale
Re-exam: Re-examination identical to ordinary examination.