Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Conduct extensive research and development projects related to biological sciences, in the biology of organisms and ecology.
• Apply, mobilise, articulate and promote the knowledge and skills acquired in order to help lead and complete a project.
• Show initiative and be able to work independently and in teams.
• Master communication techniques.
• Communicate, both orally and in writing, their findings, original proposals, knowledge and underlying principles, in a clear, structured and justified manner.
• Apply scientific methodology.
• Critically reflect on the impact of their discipline in general, and on the contribution to projects.
• Demonstrate thoroughness, independence, creativity, intellectual honesty, and ethical values.
• Skill 2: Have acquired professional skills in relation to the objective defining the degree.
• Integrate into a professional environment and collaborate with stakeholders on a project.
• Conduct extensive research and development projects related to biological sciences, in the biology of organisms and ecology.
• Apply, mobilise, articulate and promote the knowledge and skills acquired in order to help lead and complete a project.
• Show initiative and be able to work independently and in teams.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of this course, students will be able to:- Identify and explain the carbon footprint, ecological footprint, biosphere, ecosystem, biogenesis;- Identify and explain the levels of integration of living materials;- Identify and explain photosynthesis and respiration;- Name and explain the climatic factors, biotic and edaphic in an ecosystem;- Explain the greenhouse effect on Earth;- Define the concept of degree-days;- Explain the Venturi effect;- Explain the flow of energy and matter cycles in ecosystems;- Explain the parameters that influence thermal comfort;- Define the heat flux, thermal conductivity;- Explain the principles of sustainable building design;- Criticize a building according its criteria;- Explain the operation and compare the benefits of solar thermal, solar PV, heat pumps and cogeneration systems; - Explain the main characteristics of a passive building.

Content of UE

Carbon footprint; ecological footprint; biogenesis; greenhouse effect; photosynthesis; respiration; ecosystems; trophic relationships Climate, soil and the flow of energy & matter, water cycle and carbon cycle; heat transfer; thermal mass; elements of sustainable building design; passive heating and cooling; veranda, solar thermal systems; solar PV; heat pumps; cogeneration; passive house; green buildings; green neighborhoods.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable