IPLUSO 22142

Life and Environmental Sciences

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  This curricular unit is an introduction to the study of life sciences at their different levels of integration, and organisation and their importance in today's society, also leading to the acquisition of skills to interpret the phenomena that control the state of the environment today
• ProgramaProgramme

  .1.Living Beings and Evolution Cell: structure, organelles, cell types (prokaryotes and eukaryotes), levels of biological organisation Cell metabolism: photosynthesis and cellular respiration Reproduction: life cycles, sexual and asexual reproduction Heredity: basic genetics and character transmission Biological classification: taxonomy and phylogenetic criteria Evolution: natural selection, mutation, adaptation, speciation 2. Living beings and the environment Ecology: ecosystem functioning, biotic and abiotic factors, population and community dynamics Biodiversity: levels of diversity, ecological importance, ecosystem services Environmental problems: climate change, pollution, habitat degradation Conservation: protection and sustainable use strategies and environmental policies
• ObjectivosObjectives

  Understand science concepts and processes for interpreting everyday phenomena and their contribution to active citizenship; Understand Science-Technology-Society-Environment interactions; Understand multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to building knowledge in science. Build scientific knowledge of social importance, which is useful for their personal and professional development. Promote the ability to think scientifically and critically, make decisions, and think creatively, which are essential for identifying, analyzing, and solving environmental problems; Reveal the ability to carry out autonomous studies, research, and development projects; Demonstrate correct oral and written expression in Portuguese and effective use of scientific language
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Amabis, J. & Martho, G. (2018). Fundamentos da Biologia Moderna (5ª ed.). Editora Moderna. Townsend, C. R., Begon, M., & Harper, J. L. (2010). Fundamentos em Ecologia Artmed. Levin, S. A. (Ed.) et al. (2012). The Princeton Guide to Ecology (3ª ed.). (2ª ed.). Princeton Univ. Press. Saraiva. Leigh, D. M., Hendricks, S., Dias, J. M., Primmer, C. R., Laikre, L., Hoban, S.& Shafer, A. B. A. (2024). A global meta-analysis reveals that action is needed to halt genetic diversity. Nature 629, 321, 326. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-08458 *Materiais disponibilizados na plataforma Moodle pela docente sobre as temáticas abordadas.  
• MetodologiaMethodology

  Classes are organized based on active and diversified methodologies aimed at promoting dynamic and participatory learning. These methodologies include: i) Analysis and investigation of themes, problem-solving, and varied practical lessons, all aimed at building scientific knowledge. ii) Debate and discussion on environmental issues and advances in scientific research, stimulating critical thinking and ecological awareness. iii) Online simulations on the topics covered
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  5
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não