ECTS credits ECTS credits: 3
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 49.5 Hours of tutorials: 1.5 Expository Class: 12 Interactive Classroom: 12 Total: 75
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Botany, Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology
Areas: Botany, Zoology
Center Faculty of Veterinary Science
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable
- To train the student in technical and legal aspects related to the diversity of animal and plant species and their conservation in the natural environment.
- To train the student in diagnosis and assessment of the territorial components of biodiversity, as well as to understand the need for the implementation of areas and networks of protected areas.
Contents
The subject covers the following contents: Biodiversity: definition, origin and current status. Measurement of biodiversity. Geographical distribution of biodiversity: hot spots. Biodiversity conservation: nature and importance. Protected species and areas: legal status and protection figures. Strategies for biodiversity conservation: in situ and ex situ conservation. Reserves and protected areas: protected natural areas in Galicia. These contents will be developed in the following theoretical and practical programme.
Theoretical issues
Theme 1. Biodiversity: definition, origin and current status Measuring biodiversity. Geographical distribution of biodiversity: the hot spots. (1h)
Theme 2. Biodiversity conservation: nature and importance. Concept of in situ and ex situ conservation. The Cites Convention. The IUCN categories. (1h)
Theme 3. Biodiversity conservation (cont.). Ex-situ conservation of animal species: the role of zoos and captive-breeding centres (2h)
Theme 4. Conservation at a specific level. Protected animal species and their legal status. (2h)
Theme 5. Conservation at a specific level. Protected plant species and their legal status. Ex-situ conservation of plants. (2h)
Item 6. Natural protected areas. Categories and criteria. Regulations. (1h)
Item 7. Threats to biodiversity: alien and invasive species. (1h).
Practical training
The 15 hours of practice are distributed in 12-hour field trips. Of the total number of practical hours, 3 hours are reserved for the oral presentation and discussion of the students' work.
The content of the field training will be focused on the identification of the components of Biodiversity and the measures aimed at the conservation of the Natural Environment, which requires a trip outside the city of Lugo. The practices will take place in a protected area or an area of interest for conservation where the components of biodiversity in different media and management scenarios will be analysed and the data obtained will be compared with the theoretical content of the subject
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Bañares, Á. et al., (eds.), 2004- Atlas y Libro Rojo de la Flora Vascular Amenazada de España. Dirección General de Conservación de la Naturaleza
Bañares, Á. et al. (eds.), 2009- Atlas y Libro Rojo de la Flora Vascular Amenazada de España. Adenda 2008.Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Medio Rural y Marino-Sociedad Española de Biología de la Conservación de Plantas
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IUCN/SSC, 2014- Guidelines on the Use of Ex Situ Management for Species Conservation. 2.0. IUCN Species Survival Commission
Jiménez, I. & Delibes, M., 2005- Al borde de la extinción Una visión integral de la recuperación de fauna amenazada en España
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Primack, R.B. & J. Ros (eds.), 2009- Introducción a la Biología de la Conservación. MMA
Primack, R.B., 2014- Essentials of Conservation Biology. Sinauer Associates
Ramil-Rego, P. & Ferreiro da Costa, J., 2015- Guía de campo para a interpretación do feismo na paisaxe galega. IBADER - Observatorio Galego do Territorio - Asociación Científica Horreum
Ramil-Rego et al. (eds.), 2017- Conservación e xestión de humidais en Galicia.
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Ramil-Rego, P. et al., 2008- Os Hábitats de Interese Comunitario en Galicia. Descrición e Valoración Territorial. Monografías do IBADER
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General skills
- GVUSC01. Learning and adaptation ability.
- GVUSC02. Analysis and synthesis capability.
- GVUSC03. General knowledge of the subject area.
- GVUSC04. Planning and management of work.
- GVUSC05. Ability to apply learning in practice
- GVUSC06. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
- GVUSC09. Ability to comunicate in different areas.
- GVUSC10. Ethical commitment and assumption of responsibility.
Specific skills
A. -Specific disciplinary skills (know).
- CEDVUSC 11. Knowledge of the basis for the operation and optimization of animal and plant production systems and their impact on the environment.
- CEDVUSC 15. Knowledge of the rights and duties of the veterinarian, with special emphasis on ethical principles.
B.- Specific professional competences (to know-how)
- D1VUSC 03. Perform basic analytical techniques and interpretation of clinical, biological and chemical results
- Perform risk analysis, including environmental and biosafety risk analysis, as well as assessment, management and supervision of quality management systems.
- D1VUSC 16. Apply methods of individual animal identification.
- D1VUSC 17. Produce technical reports in the field of veterinary competences.
C.- Specific Academic Competences (to want to do)
- CEAVUSC 03. Disseminate the information obtained during the professional exercise of the veterinarian/la in a fluent way, oral and written, with other colleagues, authorities and society in general.
- CEAVUSC 04. To search and manage the information related to the activity of the veterinarian.
- CEAVUSC 05. To know and apply the scientific method in the professional practice including the medicine based on the evidence.
- CEAVUSC 06. Know how to seek professional advice and help.
- CEAVUSC 08. Be aware of the need to keep the knowledge, skills and attitudes of professional competences updated through a process of continuous training.
D.- Transversal competences
- CTVUSC 01. Capacity for reasoning and argumentation.
- CTVUSC 02. Ability to obtain adequate, diverse and updated information through various media, such as bibliographical information and the Internet, and to analyse it critically.
- CTVUSC 03. Ability to prepare and present an organized and understandable text.
- CTVUSC 04. The ability to give a clear, coherent and concise presentation in public.
- CTVUSC 05. Ability to handle ICTs.
- CTVUSC 06. Use of information in a foreign language.
- CTVUSC 07. Ability to solve problems through the integrated application of knowledge.
Theoretical classes will be carried out using oral exposure supported by ICTs. A virtual classroom will also be opened to support face-to-face teaching (USC Virtual) or another online platform. The documentation corresponding to the classes will be provided and different complementary material will be made available to the student (videos, specific bibliography and other readings of a scientific or informative kind) that will help in the learning process of the subject.
During the practice, the student will have to make a small report in relation to the contents exposed in the day, emphasizing those aspects directly related to the objectives of the subject.
The students must develop an individual work related to the subject matter, of free choice and previously agreed by teachers. It will be guided in a format of tutorials to establish a fluid communication teacher-student and will be adapted to a scientific study in structure and writing, so that the student becomes familiar with the management of information, literature review and scientific writing. In the same way, the tools provided by the virtual platform of the USC will be used to provide students with the necessary material for the development of this work (articles, laws and regulations updated, support texts, bibliography, etc.)
Throughout the course, the attendance and participation of students in all the programmed teaching activities will be monitored, as well as the work to be done by the students.
In order to pass the course, the student must pass both parts, theory and practice, and submit an assignment.
In reference to plagiarism or inappropriate use of technologies by students, it will be taken into account that in cases of fraudulent exercises or tests, the provisions of the Regulations for the Evaluation of Students' Academic Performance and for the review of Grades will apply.
The following calculation will be taken into account in the final grade of the course:
- Theory: Examination of the contents of the subject (45%): competences GVUSC01; GVUSC02; GVUSC03; GVUSC05; GVUSC09; GVUSC10; CEDVUSC 11; CTVUSC 01; CTVUSC 07
- Internships: Production and presentation of the report (15%): competences GVUSC01; GVUSC02; GVUSC03; GVUSC04; GVUSC05; GVUSC06; GVUSC10; D1VUSC 16; CEAVUSC 03; CEAVUSC 05; CTVUSC 01; CTVUSC 03; CTVUSC 05
- Work: Elaboration and oral presentation (30%): skills GVUSC01; GVUSC02; GVUSC03; GVUSC04; GVUSC06; GVUSC09; D1VUSC 03; CEAVUSC 03; CEAVUSC 04; CEAVUSC 05; CEAVUSC 06; CTVUSC 01; CTVUSC 02; CTVUSC 03; CTVUSC 04; CTVUSC 05; CTVUSC 06; CTVUSC 07
- Teacher assessment of attendance, attitude and participation in classes (10%): competences CEAVUSC 06; CEAVUSC 08
The subject consists of 3 ECTS credits (75 hours of dedication) with 30 hours of classroom work, which is a total of 45 hours of autonomous student work. The distribution of hours of classroom work is shown below:
10 h lectures
15 h interactive classes
5 h of tutoring
30 h Total personal working hours of the student
The student's personal task is as follows:
25 h Individual study
8 h Preparation of works
5 h Bibliographic review, library, etc.
2 h Attendance at lectures, or other recommended activities
2 h Oral presentations
3 h performing exams
45 h Total personal student work hours
75 h Total working hours to overcome the subject
Participate in the theory and field practice classes and analyze the information presented as well as the bibliography provided.
Use the tools provided by the virtual platform to fix and expand knowledge
Contingency plan
This plan sets out the methodology and evaluation considering the possible scenarios set out in the guidelines for the development of safe classroom teaching, academic year 2020-2021, (Scenario 1: adapted normality; Scenario 2: distancing; Scenario 3: closure of facilities).
In all cases involving attendance, the recommended health measures will be taken (hydrogel, mandatory mask and minimum safety distance between people).
Methodology
Scenario 1.
Teaching will be carried out in accordance with this Guide, applying the hygiene standards and criteria established by the health authorities.
Scenario 2.
Theoretical classes and tutorials will be carried out in a non-presential way through "telematic" means, keeping the approved programming. They will be given in a fundamentally synchronous way, supported by the available ICT tools (virtual classroom, Teams, corporate email, etc) keeping the approved schedule.
The work to be done by the student will be maintained in objectives and form, as well as guidance and monitoring by the teacher through the aforementioned tutorials.
If finally field practices are not possible, they will be replaced by telematic activities (discussion in small forums, exchange of data and information, visualization of audiovisuals and discussion, etc). These activities will deal with different aspects related to the conservation and management of biodiversity, and the students will have to present a second work in digital format as a presentation.
Scenario 3.
The exposition classes and tutorials will be carried out in a non-presential way through "telematic" means, maintaining the approved programming and supported by the ICT tools (virtual classroom, Teams, e-mail).
As in scenario 2, the work to be done by the student remains unchanged in objectives and form, and the student will be guided by the teacher through the aforementioned tutorials.
The field practices will be replaced in their totality by telematic activities (discussion in small forums, exchange of data and information, visualization of audiovisuals and discussion, etc), in which different aspects referred to the conservation and management of biodiversity will be established. The students will finally have to present a second work in digital format as a presentation in which the most relevant topics are included.
Evaluation
In all scenarios and with reference to plagiarism or improper use of technologies by students, it will be taken into account that in cases of fraudulent exercises or tests, the provisions of the Regulations on the assessment of academic performance of students and review of grades will apply.
Scenario 1.
It coincides with the previous approach of the teaching guide, without variations in reference to evaluation.
Scenario 2.
Students will be monitored and their attendance and participation in telematic activities will be assessed, both in terms of presentations and tutorials for monitoring work.
In the case that the field practice cannot be carried out, the second work or report (see methodology Scenario 2) made by the student will be evaluated and taken into account for the calculation in the evaluation referring to the practical content.
The presentation and defense of the work by the student will also be done by telematic means
If it is not possible to take the exam in person, it will be replaced either by a telematic test or by reinforcing the continuous assessment of the subject through the contents of the work to be done by the student.
Scenario 3.
Monitoring of the student will be carried out, evaluating his attendance and participation in the telematic activities, both expositions and tutorials for monitoring the work.
Since the field practice cannot be done, the second work/report (see methodology Scenario 3) done by the student will be evaluated and taken into account for the calculation in the evaluation of the practical content.
The presentation and defense of the work by the student will also be done by telematic means
The exam will consist of a telematic test, or reinforcing the continuous evaluation of the subject through the contents of the work to be done by the student
Pablo Ramil Rego
- Department
- Botany
- Area
- Botany
- ramil.rego [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Maria Paz Ondina Navarret
- Department
- Zoology, Genetics and Physical Anthropology
- Area
- Zoology
- mapaz.ondina [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
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| 16:00-17:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Classroom 2 |
| 17:00-18:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Classroom 2 |
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| 11:00-12:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Classroom 2 |
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| 11:00-12:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Classroom 2 |
| 05.12.2021 10:15-12:15 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 1 |
| 05.12.2021 10:15-12:15 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 3 |
| 06.22.2021 16:00-18:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Subject Seminars |