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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
VEGE0002-1  Applied zoology
Duration :  15h Th, 9h SEM
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Agricultural Bioengineering, Professional Focus, 1st yearFirst semester2
Master in Chemistry and Bio-industries, Professional Focus, 2nd yearFirst semester2
Master in Statistics : Biostatistics, professional focus , 1st yearFirst semester2
Required preliminary complements to register in the Advanced Master in Tropical and Subtropical Culture ProtectionFirst semester2
Holder(s) :  Eric Haubruge
Substitute(s) :  Frédéric Francis
Language :  French language
Course contents :  1. Invertebrates and the Interactions with Environment
Ecology of the animal populations
Climate and its Impact on the Invertebrates
Biological Rhythms and Migrations
2. Invertebrate Pests of Crops and Forests
Nematodes
Molluscs
Arthropods : Millipedes and Mites
Arthropods : Insects
3. Parasitology and pest control strategies
Parasites of medical and veterinary importance
Prospects for pest control.
Course objective :  To give a broad outline of biology and ecology of the Arthropods with a view to the control of the damage which they cause in Agriculture, Forestry and the Breeding (with a detailed attention for parasitology).
After completing the course the student is expected to
-clearly demonstrate the interaction between climatic parameters and the biology of invertebrates
-prove sufficient knowledge about the biology and ecology of invertebrates
-demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the physiological and molecular aspects of biological interactions in invertebrates
-identify the main vectors of human and animal disease
-select a number of scientific articles to cover a topic of current interest on the biology and ecology of invertebrates
-identify and evaluate scientific information
-present scientific information in the form of written assay and oral presentation on a topic of current interest on invertebrates and their environment and demonstrate that scientific information is well discussed and summarized
Prerequisites :  Animal ecology - Animal zoology
-- ZOOL2006-1- Zoology
Organization :  Lectures : 15h
Seminars : 9h
Written notes :  GODDARD J. (2003). Physician's Guide to Arthropods of Medical Importance. CRC Press LLC New York (USA), 444 pages
PIMENTEL D. (1991) - Handbook of Pest Management in Agriculture 2nd edit. (volume 1.) CRC Press. 765 pp.
Assessment :  Oral examination (50%)
Personal report (50%)
Contacts :  HAUBRUGE Eric (Professeur Ordinaire)

Bât. GE Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech
Passage des Déportés 2
5030 Gembloux
Belgique

+32 81 622284
E.Haubruge@ulg.ac.be


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