Base Knowledge
Nothing to remark.
Teaching Methodologies
The teaching and learning process is based on:
– classes of presentation and discussion of contents by teachers and students;
– exercises and analysis of practical cases in the classroom. Specific software utilization.
Learning Results
Know the ecology and population dynamics of terrestrial vertebrate species and intervene correctly in its ordering and management, depending on its protection status.
Conceive management alternatives according to the objectives, the characteristics of the areas and the needs of the species.
Model and monitor the application of management alternatives, to their validation and continuous improvement.
Program
Wildlife. Concept, interactions with other natural resources and their uses. The need for management. Nature conservation, hunting, birdwatching and other activities. Wildlife vs. Agriculture and Forestry Systems. Conflict management and enhancement measures for wildlife.
Population dynamics. Systematization of population management problems. Population quantification. Existing methodologies. Indices, direct and indirect counts, with capture of individuals. Available software.
Game management. Concepts and definitions. Planning and management topics for populations of game species. Global/Specific Management Plans and population modelling.
Recovery and management of Endangered Species. Concepts and associated particularities.
Curricular Unit Teachers
Grading Methods
- - Teste Teórico-Prático - 75.0%
- - Trabalho Prático - 25.0%
- - Trabalho Prático - 25.0%
- - Exame Teórico-Prático - 75.0%
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
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Bolen, E.G. e Robinson, W.L. 2002. Wildlife ecology and management. Prentice Hall. New Jersey.
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Cabral, M.J. (coord.) 2006. Livro Vermelho dos Vertebrados de Portugal (peixes dulciaquícolas e migradores, anfíbios, répteis, aves e mamíferos). ICN, Assírio & Alvim.
Cooch, E. & White, G. (Eds) 2022. Program MARK. A Gentle Introduction.
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Costa, C.E. 1994. A Caça em Portugal. Vol. I e II. Editorial Estampa.
Cruz, M.J., Carretero, M.A., Teixeira, J., Palhas, J. e Alves, A. 2011. Construção e conservação de pontos de água para anfíbios. CBIO e Altri Florestal.
Fonseca, C. (Coord.). 2006. Gestão das Populações Cinegéticas e dos seus Habitats. Federação de Caça e Pesca da Beira Litoral, Coimbra.
Silvy, N.J. (ed.) 2020. The Wildlife Techniques Manual. Bethesda, The Wildlife Society.
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