Ecology course [SBIOB309]
- 3 credits
- 0h+60h
- 1st quarter
Learning outcomes
Verify, on the basis of data acquired during field studies, the theoretical notions acquired in the general ecology course (Bac 2), with particular attention to the diversity of organisms populating various terrestrial and aquatic environments. To experiment with the acquisition of ecological data based on field sampling To identify the adaptations of organisms to their respective environments.
Content
Three-day field course including: - learning the techniques for sampling organisms in lotic and lentic aquatic environments (macroinvertebrates and fish) - systematic identification of the organisms collected - observation of the adaptations of organisms to different environments (habitat, physico-chemistry of the water, etc.) - analysis of sampling data and study of different parameters of population dynamics on several fish species (growth, density and biomass, distribution of size and age classes) - visit to different types of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems
Prerequisites
The teaching units from one of the following lists:
- Écologie générale [SBIOB212]
- Écologie générale [SBIOB221]
Teaching methods
Field course allowing an approach to terrestrial and aquatic ecology, including a theoretical introduction to the objectives of the course and a reminder of the basic principles of sampling used during the course, practical activities in the field (aquatic and forest ecosystems) and analyses of samples collected in the laboratory. Preparation of a scientific report by group.
Evaluations
On the basis of the data collected during the course and the practical work carried out afterwards in the laboratory, the students, in groups of 4, draw up a detailed report according to precise instructions. The written report is evaluated and a score is given for the group. This rating is then adjusted according to an individual interview during which each student must be able to explain certain aspects of the report.
Recommended readings
Course notes and theoretical introduction to the course
Language of instruction
French / FrançaisLocation for course
NAMUROrganizer
Faculté des sciencesRue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR
