Laboratorio di analisi e valutazione del paesaggio
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The aim of the Laboraory is to provide tools for ecological analysis (multiscale and multitemporal) of the territory, to learn how to assess environmental quality and identify strategies for environmental improvement and restoration, applying Nature Based Solutions.
ANALISI ECOLOGICA DEL PAESAGGIO
The module aims to provide students with the fundamentals of general ecology, climatology and bioclimatology, pedology and geobotany (flora and vegetation) in order to tackle ecological analyses of the landscape at different spatial and temporal scales. Topics related to naturalness, biodiversity and ecosystem services will also be addressed in order to estimate environmental quality and performance.
ECOLOGIA DEL PAESAGGIO APPLICATA AL PROGETTO
The module aims to provide students with the fundamentals of general ecology, climatology and bioclimatology, pedology and geobotany (flora and vegetation) in order to tackle ecological analyses of the landscape at different spatial and temporal scales. Topics related to naturalness, biodiversity and ecosystem services will also be addressed in order to estimate environmental quality and performance.
STRUMENTI INFORMATICI PER LE ANALISI DI PAESAGGIO
The module provides the basic analytical tools for correctly interpreting the metric and descriptive content of historical and contemporary cartography. In particular, the following topics will be addressed from a theoretical point of view: reference systems and coordinate systems; main projection and cartographic representation systems; general concepts of digital cartography; techniques for digitising historical cartography; the concept of scale in drawn maps and digital cartography; official Italian cartography and regional, provincial and municipal technical maps; representation of altimetry in drawn maps and digital cartography. The theoretical lessons will be accompanied by a series of practical examples that will allow students to acquire the basic skills for managing digital cartography in a GIS environment.
ANALISI ECOLOGICA DEL PAESAGGIO
The module aims to provide students with the fundamentals of general ecology, climatology and bioclimatology, pedology and geobotany (flora and vegetation) in order to tackle ecological analyses of the landscape at different spatial and temporal scales. Topics related to naturalness, biodiversity and ecosystem services will also be addressed in order to estimate environmental quality and performance.
ECOLOGIA DEL PAESAGGIO APPLICATA AL PROGETTO
The module aims to provide students with the fundamentals of general ecology, climatology and bioclimatology, pedology and geobotany (flora and vegetation) in order to tackle ecological analyses of the landscape at different spatial and temporal scales. Topics related to naturalness, biodiversity and ecosystem services will also be addressed in order to estimate environmental quality and performance.
STRUMENTI INFORMATICI PER LE ANALISI DI PAESAGGIO
The module provides the basic analytical tools for correctly interpreting the metric and descriptive content of historical and contemporary cartography. In particular, the following topics will be addressed from a theoretical point of view: reference systems and coordinate systems; main projection and cartographic representation systems; general concepts of digital cartography; techniques for digitising historical cartography; the concept of scale in drawn maps and digital cartography; official Italian cartography and regional, provincial and municipal technical maps; representation of altimetry in drawn maps and digital cartography. The theoretical lessons will be accompanied by a series of practical examples that will allow students to acquire the basic skills for managing digital cartography in a GIS environment.
Expected learning outcomes
Students are expected to learn how to analyse a piece of territory on various spatial and temporal scales, quantify certain ecological parameters, and identify vulnerabilities and resilience in order to identify ecological planning strategies.
ANALISI ECOLOGICA DEL PAESAGGIO
Students are expected to learn how to analyse the main natural and anthropogenic components of the territory and assess their quality and critical issues.
ECOLOGIA DEL PAESAGGIO APPLICATA AL PROGETTO
Students are expected to learn how to use landscape ecology and ecosystem services tools to analyse landscapes and learn the principles of ecological planning.
STRUMENTI INFORMATICI PER LE ANALISI DI PAESAGGIO
Students are expected to learn how to use IT tools such as GIS and to create ad hoc thematic maps.
ANALISI ECOLOGICA DEL PAESAGGIO
Students are expected to learn how to analyse the main natural and anthropogenic components of the territory and assess their quality and critical issues.
ECOLOGIA DEL PAESAGGIO APPLICATA AL PROGETTO
Students are expected to learn how to use landscape ecology and ecosystem services tools to analyse landscapes and learn the principles of ecological planning.
STRUMENTI INFORMATICI PER LE ANALISI DI PAESAGGIO
Students are expected to learn how to use IT tools such as GIS and to create ad hoc thematic maps.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
The distance learning course can be delivered via Microsoft TEAM, with possible outdoor activities (following appropriate spacing)
Prerequisites for admission
Basic concepts of General Ecology, Botany, Cartography, Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final examination consists of a joint examination of the three modules by means of a presentation of the group work (technical report and A1 tables relating to the analyses and evaluations and proposed plan of the study area). Individual knowledge may also be verified through specific questions in written or oral form.
Analisi ecologica del paesaggio
Course syllabus
Introduction: concepts of landscape, ecology and geobotany.
Concepts of general and plant ecology: biosphere, ecosystem, ecological factor. Ecological factors: light, temperature, water, air, edaphic factors (structure, texture, water, ph, nutrients, salts, biological component).
Climate and climatology: climatic factors and elements of climate (temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind). Bioclimate and bioclimatology: definition, history of phytoclimates, bioclimatic indices and classifications. Bioclimate and bioclimatology: bioclimatic indices and classifications. The bioclimate of Italy (Mediterranean limit and transition to temperate).
Flora and chorology: concept of flora, floristic richness. Biological forms, biological spectrum. Range of a species. Range (continuous and disjunct range, cosmolopite and endemic species) chorological spectrum. Chorotypes of Italy. Flora and chorology: exotic species, urban flora, history of the flora of Italy. Bioindexes: Landolt and ellenberg and echograms, flora and species conservation. Vegetation: concept of vegetation, definitions. Classical phytosociology: phytosociological survey. Classical phytosociology: phytosociological table, association.Symphytosociology: vegetation succession and series, vegetation dynamism, spatial and temporal changes (permanent sample areas, diachronic landscape analysis). Geosymphytosociology: geosymmetries, climatophilic, edaphic and edaphic-hygrophilic series. Applied geobotany: Cartography of vegetation (physiognomic, phytosociological, vegetation series maps). Italian vegetation series: examples of Ligurian, Piedmontese and Po Valley landscapes. Riverine landscapes and landscape systems. Coastal landscapes. Biodiversity: introduction, genetic biodiversity, specific diversity: speciation, birth and extinction of a species (major mass extinctions); levels of biodiversity, ecosystem diversity. Naturalness and biodiversity. Conservation of biodiversity, habitat directive, ecological network (examples of ecological network: Lombardy Region).
Concepts of general and plant ecology: biosphere, ecosystem, ecological factor. Ecological factors: light, temperature, water, air, edaphic factors (structure, texture, water, ph, nutrients, salts, biological component).
Climate and climatology: climatic factors and elements of climate (temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind). Bioclimate and bioclimatology: definition, history of phytoclimates, bioclimatic indices and classifications. Bioclimate and bioclimatology: bioclimatic indices and classifications. The bioclimate of Italy (Mediterranean limit and transition to temperate).
Flora and chorology: concept of flora, floristic richness. Biological forms, biological spectrum. Range of a species. Range (continuous and disjunct range, cosmolopite and endemic species) chorological spectrum. Chorotypes of Italy. Flora and chorology: exotic species, urban flora, history of the flora of Italy. Bioindexes: Landolt and ellenberg and echograms, flora and species conservation. Vegetation: concept of vegetation, definitions. Classical phytosociology: phytosociological survey. Classical phytosociology: phytosociological table, association.Symphytosociology: vegetation succession and series, vegetation dynamism, spatial and temporal changes (permanent sample areas, diachronic landscape analysis). Geosymphytosociology: geosymmetries, climatophilic, edaphic and edaphic-hygrophilic series. Applied geobotany: Cartography of vegetation (physiognomic, phytosociological, vegetation series maps). Italian vegetation series: examples of Ligurian, Piedmontese and Po Valley landscapes. Riverine landscapes and landscape systems. Coastal landscapes. Biodiversity: introduction, genetic biodiversity, specific diversity: speciation, birth and extinction of a species (major mass extinctions); levels of biodiversity, ecosystem diversity. Naturalness and biodiversity. Conservation of biodiversity, habitat directive, ecological network (examples of ecological network: Lombardy Region).
Teaching methods
The module includes lectures, group work on a specific area of study, classroom reviews of group work, thematic seminars, technical visits, and presentations by students on specific topics (books, scientific articles, projects, etc.).
Teaching Resources
Reference material and recommended readings will be provided to students during the course.
Ecologia del paesaggio applicata al progetto
Course syllabus
Fundamentals of Landscape Ecology. The concept of spatio-temporal scale in the landscape. Matrix, Patch, Corridors model. Landscape Ecology Indicators. Ecosystem services. Application of landscape ecology indicators and Ecosystem Services in landscape analysis and assessment. Principles of spatial planning. Practical-theoretical examples of landscape analysis and planning.
Teaching methods
The module includes lectures, group work on a specific area of study, classroom reviews of group work, thematic seminars, technical visits, and presentations by students on specific topics (books, scientific articles, projects, etc.).
Teaching Resources
Reference material and recommended readings will be provided to students during the course.
Strumenti informatici per le analisi di paesaggio
Course syllabus
Principles of cartography and topography. Concept of scale. Thematic cartography: land use, topographic, morphological, geo-lithological... Use of regional and national portals. GIS systems: installation and use of open-source software. Data processing and spatialisation. Processing of dedicated cartography.
Teaching methods
The module includes lectures, practical exercises on open-source GIS software, group processing of thematic cartography related to the study area (directly linked to the other two modules)
Teaching Resources
Reference material and recommended readings will be provided to students during the course.
Modules or teaching units
Analisi ecologica del paesaggio
BIO/03 - ENVIRONMENTAL AND APPLIED BOTANY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Vagge Ilda
Ecologia del paesaggio applicata al progetto
ICAR/15 - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professors:
Gibelli Maddalena Gioia, Pirola Luigino
Strumenti informatici per le analisi di paesaggio
ICAR/06 - SURVEYING AND MAPPING - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Professor:
Sona Giovanna
Professor(s)