Competencies and objectives

 

Course context for academic year 2026-27

This course will establish the theoretical foundations of Ecology, with special emphasis on the branches of Autecology, Ecosystem/Trophic Ecology, and Global Ecology. On the one hand, it will explain the factors and characteristics of the natural environment that shape ecosystems and how species respond and adapt to these environmental conditions. On the other hand, it will explain the different components of ecosystems from a functional/trophic approach, to understand how matter and energy are distributed within ecosystems, including the biogeochemical perspective. At a global level, it will explain major ecosystems, biomes, and their threats, as well as global change, paying particular attention to climate change. All of this will be contextualized within the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and illustrated with practical case studies and current issues.

This knowledge forms the basis for professional disciplines such as land conservation, ecosystem restoration, blue growth, natural area management, environmental impact assessment, etc.

 

 

Learning outcomes / Course competencies (verified by ANECA in official undergraduate and Master’s degrees) for academic year 2026-27

Specific Competences:>>Theoretical

  • CE1 : Possess a basic understanding of molecular structure, genetics, cell organisation and the evolutionary processes of living beings.
  • CE10 : Understand the different adaptations (morphological, physical, conduct) of living beings in the marine environment.
  • CE12 : Apply the principles and procedures used in Chemistry to the marine environment and pollution.
  • CE17 : Know and understand the principles of the laws that regulate the use of marine and coastal resources.
  • CE3 : Understand and apply the basic concepts and laws of Physics.
  • CE8 : Understand the basic principles of ecology, the structure and function of ecosystems, developing it for the marine and coastal environment.

 

Specific Competences:>>Ability

  • CE26 : Acquire the ability to design, process information, draft and execute projects related with marine and coastal environments.
  • CE30 : Be able to carry out standard sampling procedures related to research tasks in the sea and in the laboratory.
  • CE34 : Apply the knowledge and techniques acquired to characterise ecosystems and propose conservation, management and restoration measures.

 

 

 

Learning outcomes (Training objectives)

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Specific objectives stated by the academic staff for academic year 2026-27

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General

Code: 28521
Lecturer responsible:
Sanz Lázaro, Carlos
Credits ECTS: 6,00
Theoretical credits: 1,08
Practical credits: 1,32
Distance-base hours: 3,60

Departments involved

  • Dept: Ecology
    Area: Ecology
    Theoretical credits: 1,08
    Practical credits: 1,32
    This Dept. is responsible for the course.
    This Dept. is responsible for the final mark record.

Study programmes where this course is taught