9795488 - PAESAGGIO, AREE PROTETTE E PROCEDURE AMBIENTALI
Module ECONOMIA E GESTIONE DELLE AREE PROTETTE E PROCEDURE AMBIENTALI
Expected Learning Outcomes
To provide theoretical concepts and practical tools for the management of protected areas according effectiveness and efficiency goals, and for estimating social costs and benefit, economic impacts of ecotourism on local communities, and appropriate knowledge on environmental assessment procedures.
Course Structure
Teaching includes n. 21 hours of frontal (or on line), participatory and cooperative lectures, and n. 42 hours of various typologies of exercises, including in class or on line practical exercise, team works, examination of relevant study cases, field visits, individual researches and presentations, seminars. The course is articulated in two Modules. The fist Module (4 CFU) is taught by prof. Giovanni Signorello and includes topics from 1 to 7 (cfr. Detailed course structure). The secondo Moudule (2 CFU) is taught by prof. Maria De Salvo and includes topics 8 and 9.
In case of on line teaching, it may necessary to change some tipologies of exercises in order to comply with the outline.
Learning assessment may also be carried out on line.
As a guarantee of equal opportunities and in compliance with current laws, interested students can ask for a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measures, based on their specific needs and on teaching objectives of the discipline. It is also possible to ask the departmental contacts of CInAP (Center for Active and Participatory Integration - Services for Disabilities and/or DSAs), in the persons of professors Giovanna Tropea Garzia and Anna De Angelis.
Required Prerequisites
Attendance of Lessons
Detailed Course Content
Module 1 (topics from n. 1 to n. 7). Module 2 (topic n. 8)
- Protected areas and conservation planning: concepts, scopes, tools and normative frameworks
- Classifications of protected areas
- Statistics and indicators on protected areas
- Managment of protected areas
- Monitoring tourism in protected areas
- Social costs and benefits of protected areas
- Local economic impact of protected areas
- Environmental assessment procedures: SEA, EIA
- Environmental assessment procedures: IA (ex art. 6 Habitat Directve)
Textbook Information
Worboys G.L., Lockwood M., Kothari A., Feary S. and Pulsford I. (eds), Protected Area Governance and Management, ANU Press, Canberra, 2015
Kettunen M. & ten Brink P (eds), Social and Economic Benefits of Protected Areas. An Assessment Guide, Routledge 2013
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worboys G.L., Lockwood M., Kothari A., Feary S. and Pulsford I. (eds), Protected Area Governance and Management, ANU Press, Canberra, 2015; | |
| 2 | Kettunen M. & ten Brink P (eds), Social and Economic Benefits of Protected Areas. An Assessment Guide, Routledge 2013; | |
| 3 | Signorello G. (a cura di), Materiali di approfondimento per l’economia e gestione delle aree protette, Catania, 2021 | |
| 4 | Sassone S., Vademecum dell'ambiente, EPC editore, 2020; | |
| 5 | Sassone S., Vademecum dell'ambiente, EPC editore, 2020 e Signorello G. (a cura di), Materiali di approfondimento per l’economia e gestione delle aree protette, Catania, 2020; |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
The evaluation of the student's preparation will take place on the basis of the following criteria: learning ability and level of depth of the topics covered, properties of synthesis and exposition, and the student's ability to reason.
The vote follows the following scheme:
Unsuitable
Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Important shortcomings. Significant inaccuracies
Ability to analyze and synthesize: Irrelevant. Frequent generalizations. Inability to synthesize
Use of references: Completely inappropriate
18-20
Knowledge and understanding of the topic: At the threshold level. Obvious imperfections
Analysis and synthesis skills: Just enough skills
Use of references: As appropriate
21-23
Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Routine knowledge Analysis and synthesis skills: It is capable of correct analysis and synthesis. Argue logically and consistently
Using references: Use standard references
24-26
Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Good knowledge
Analysis and synthesis skills: Has good analysis and synthesis skills. The arguments are expressed consistently
Using references: Use standard references
27-29
Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Knowledge more than good
Ability to analyze and synthesize: He has considerable abilities of analysis and synthesis
Use of references: Has explored the topics
30-30L
Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Excellent knowledge
Ability to analyze and synthesize: He has considerable abilities of analysis and synthesis.
Use of references: Important insights.
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
The national framework law on protected areas.
Natura 2000 network.
IUCN classification of protected areas.
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