Publication in the Diário da República: NI n.º1417|EAB|ESTT|2011
5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 TP , Cód. 91009.
Lecturer
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Highschool knowledge of Biology and Natural Sciences.
Basics of statistics.
Objectives
Students should be able to interpret ecological concepts; understand the importance of ecossystem equilibrium; calculate diversity and environmental quality indexes; Interpret natural data for decision-making purposes.
Program
1 Principles of Ecology
2 Community ecology
3 Ecossystems
4 Population dynamics
5 Food, landscape and biological resources
6 Island Biogeography
7 Environmental problems
8 Bioindicators of water quality
Evaluation Methodology
50% written exam
50% writen reports, essays and presentations.
Bibliography
- Burton, R. (2001). Biologia através dos números. .: .
- Campbell, .. (1994). Biology. .: .
- Marcadante, C. (1999). Biologia. .: .
- Sacarrão, G. (1991). Ecologia e Biologia do Ambiente. .: .
Teaching Method
Lectures and tutorials
Software used in class
