Protection of Forest Genetic Resources
| Title | Προστασία Γενετικών Δασικών πόρων / Protection of Forest Genetic Resources |
| Code | Μ14-ΑΔ |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Forestry and Natural Environment |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600016334 |
Programme of Study: Sustainable Management of Forest and Natural Ecosystems: Protection, Production and Exploitation
Registered students: 12
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oikología-Prostasía-Diatīrīsī Fýsīs | Elective Courses belonging to the selected specialization | Winter | - | 5 |
| Techniká Érga, Paragōgī kai Axiopoíīsī Xylṓdous Viomázas | Elective Courses belonging to the other | Winter | - | 5 |
| Diacheírisī-Anáptyxī Dasṓn & Fysikṓn Pórōn | Elective Courses belonging to the other | Winter | - | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
| Class ID | 600263221
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600263221
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=15052
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
None
Learning Outcomes
Students will be in the position prepare reports and guidelines on the management and protection of forest genetic resources on a per species or population / ecosystem basis.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
Evolution of forest species, Threats to genetic diversity, Pollution and global climate change, Strategies to conserve genetic diversity, In Situ gene conservation, Ex Situ gene conservation, Population sizes and gene conservation, Number and location of populations for gene conservation, Effects of forest management practices and domestication on genetic diversity, Collection, preservation and control of forest genetic material, Criteria and indicators for Gene Conservation, Application of new technologies in gene conservation, Genetic monitoring, International efforts and initiatives aiming towards conservation of forest genetic resources.
Keywords
protection and conservation of genetic resources, genetic diversity, genetic monitoiring
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Research papers
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
e-learning, zoom
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Written assigments | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Exams | ✓ | ||||
| Total |
Student Assessment
Description
Exams, term papers
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
18-01-2022
