Mediterranean Ecosystems - 325

An introduction to the study of Mediterranean-type ecosystems: The course covers the main topics on basic Ecology (abiotic factors, interactions, disturbance, succession, diversity) while providing a comprehensive picture of the main current ecological problems, such as invasions, global warming, loss of biodiversity, habitat restoration, etc., all in the context of Mediterranean ecology. Three field trips complete the course, with field work directly related to the topics offered in the classroom, including field sampling, collection of data, and a basic in situ analysis, in order to draw conclusions.