72590 - Control of Wildlife

Learning outcomes

The course gives the basic scientific and technical knowledge about wildlife animal management (only terrestrial), including the rearing techniques.

Course contents

This course is part of the Integrated Course “Control of Wildlife and Economic Management of Protected Areas”.

SPECIFIC PREREQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE:

To better understand the topics covered in this course, students are advised to have already acquired knowledge in the following areas: basic biology, genetics, and rearing of farm animals.

SPECIFIC CONTENTS:

MODULE “Control of Wildlife – Paolo Zambonelli”

The syllabus is structured as follows:

Lectures:

• National and Regional regulations to manage wildlife animals.
• Resettlement of wildlife animals.
• Ungulates in Italy, description of morphology, physiology, behaviour and rearing techniques.
• Hints on birdlife and their rearing techniques. Identification of wild animals.
• Defensive strategies for agricultural productions against wildlife animals damage.
• Urban animals.

  Laboratory/Practical Sessions:

• The course includes seminars carried out by professionals from wildlife animal management and/or educational visits.

Readings/Bibliography

The teaching materials for this course are available on the Virtuale Learning Environment (https://virtuale.unibo.it/?lang=en ).

Readings:

• PowerPoint presentation.
• Regione Emilia Romagna website (http://agricoltura.regione.emilia-romagna.it/caccia ).
• Scientific articles reported on the presentation.
• Book: "Linee guida per l'allevamento di cervidi a scopo alimentare" (M. Lenzi).
• Other books suggested by the teacher.

Teaching methods

The course includes both theoretical lectures and/or educational visits.

Considering the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, attendance for this course requires the successful completion of Modules 1 and 2, which focus on health and safety training in work environments (via e-learning), and Module 3, which focuses on health and safety training in study environments. Information about the schedule and access to Module 3 is available in the dedicated section of the Degree Program website.

Assessment methods

The assessment for the Course “Control of Wildlife” consists of an oral exam.

The interview will be based on the main topics of the course and consists of two to three questions. The duration will be about 20 minutes.

In evaluating the oral exam, the instructor will use the following grading scale:

• Basic understanding of only a few course topics; analysis skills emerge only with the instructor’s help; generally correct language → 18–22.
• Limited knowledge of several topics; independent analysis only on procedural issues; correct language use → 23–26.
• Broad knowledge of course topics; ability to make autonomous critical judgments; mastery of discipline-specific terminology → 27–29.
• Comprehensive understanding of course content; fully independent critical analysis and connections; excellent command of terminology and argumentation skills → 30–30 with honors.

The result of the oral exam will be communicated at the end of the session. The minimum passing grade is 18/30.

The exam is considered passed only if all parts are successfully completed. The final grade is determined by the average of the grades from the various parts of the exam, expressed out of 30. A minimum final grade of 18/30 is required.

Negative results are not graded numerically but recorded as “withdrawn” or “failed” in the electronic transcript on AlmaEsami, and do not affect the student’s academic record.

Grades for individual parts and the final grade will be published on the Virtuale Learning Environment (https://virtuale.unibo.it/?lang=en ) by the designated course contact within 5 working days of the exam.

Students may reject the final grade by informing the course examiner via e-mail within five working days.

The designated course contact for this course is Prof. Alessandro Ragazzoni

Students can register for exams through the AlmaEsami platform (http://almaesami.unibo.it/ ). Exams are scheduled during the designated periods in the academic calendar. Additional sessions are available for students beyond the standard program duration.

Students with learning disorders and/or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Slides of the lectures.

Reference regulation.

Text and website suggested.

In case of difficulty understanding the course content, the instructor is available for clarification meetings, which must be scheduled via email.

Links to further information

https://corsi.unibo.it/laurea/ScienzeTerritorioAmbiente/index.html

Office hours

See the website of Paolo Zambonelli