Bioindicators of pollution [SBOEM237]
- 3 credits
- 24h+12h
- 2nd quarter
Learning outcomes
Interpreting ecological and physicochemical databases. Calculate and interpret indices to determine the ecological status of a water body based on these data Present research results in French and discuss them with peers. To have a critical eye on the indices used and deduce their advantages/disadvantages.
Objectives
Use biological and physico-chemical survey data to estimate the ecological status of a surface water Apply the different physico-chemical and macro-invertebrate indices to quantify the ecological status of surface water and understand the disparity of the indices used. Interpret, report and discuss the evolution of the ecological status of a surface water.
Content
The classical effects of pollution (pollution, organic, eutrophication, thermal pollution) on the aquatic environment, as well as the processing of databases to quantify the ecological status of surface waters.
Teaching methods
Ex-cathedra Seminars given by invited experts Combination of pre-recorded seminars and question and answer sessions. Bilateral contacts between groups and experts. Group work.
Evaluations
The assessment of the course is based on : 1. Presentations during the module (25%) 2. An oral examination, open course, covering (40%): Questions discussed in the theory classes and communicated to students in advance; The presentations made during the module. 3. Active participation of students in the course (25%); 4. Their degree of professionalism (10%). At the beginning of the course, students are given a list of criteria detailing these different aspects. This list includes, for the "active participation" aspect, elements such as the student's involvement in the work and group discussions, his/her participation in the overall reflection, his/her ability to ask questions and to try to find solutions. For example, in the course discussions, each student will be asked to speak at least once on the issue under discussion. The "degree of professionalism" includes criteria such as, for example, the respect of deadlines and instructions (in the session but also when writing the report), the constructive attitude of the student or his/her polite and open communication.
Recommended readings
Several scientific papers Powerpoint slides All these materials can be found on WebCampus
Language of instruction
French / FrançaisLocation for course
NAMUROrganizer
Faculté des sciencesRue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR
