Analyse the main types of ecosystems and their characteristics. Describe and analyse the population distribution of flora and fauna species and define their ecological value. Vegetation zones of Greece, geographic distribution, and climatic conditions of each zone. Main types of habitats found in each zones. Introduce representative plant species for each habitat. Describe morphological and ecological traits of plant species. Describe the use and management principles for each type of ecosystem. Sustainable and ecological design of urban and suburban areas. Historical review of Urbanisation. Sustainable management of natural resources. Sustainable consumption and development. Describe natural and urban ecosystems with emphasis on similarities and differences. Urban development and changes/modifications to the landscape. Fragmentation of ecosystems. Biodiversity and urban ecosystems. Case studies of cities with protected and increased biodiversity. Urban pollution with emphasis on: a. noise and photochemical pollution as well as the use of suitable plant species for mitigation, b. methods of waste management, c. management of contaminated land, phytoremediation, the use of plants in decontamination. Atmospheric pollution; gaseous and particulate pollution, effect on plants. Bioindicators, biomonitors of air pollution. Dangerous pollutants for human health with emphasis on indoor pollution (residential, office buildings, public transport).
The Faculty of Crop Science of the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA), was founded in June 1989 (Official Journal of the Hellenic Republic Νο. 166Α΄/16-6-1989) it is the first University Faculty of Crop Science founded in Greece
