General characteristics of birds and mammals. Physiological mechanisms of thermoregulation. Principles of wildlife ecology.
Description of the main species of mammals and birds of the European continent
Teacher handouts
- Il volo degli uccelli Robert Burton.
- La migrazione degli uccelli. Peter Berthold
- Mammiferi terrestri d'Italia. Paolucci, Bon
Learning Objectives
Provide an essential preparation in the physiology of thermoregulation, fauna ecology and dynamics of fauna populations.
Knowledge of the resident and migratory species of birds and terrestrial mammals of European interest.
- Skills acquired at the end of the course: Knowledge concerning the morphological, ecological and ethological characteristics of the main species of conservation and hunting interest, aimed at their correct management.
Recognition of species and subspecies of European mammals and birds.
Prerequisites
Recommended courses: General Zoology; Morphology and physiology of fauna.
Teaching Methods
Total number of course hours: 150 = ( 6 x 25)
Number of hours for personal study and other individual training activities: 102
Number of hours related to classroom activities: 48