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	Study programmes 2011-2012 Last update : 14/06/2012
	VEGE0002-1   Applied zoology Duration :   15h Th, 9h SEM Number of credits :   Master in Agricultural Bioengineering, Professional Focus, 1st year First semester 2 Master in Statistics : Biostatistics, professional focus , 1st year First semester 2 Required preliminary complements to register in the Advanced Master in Tropical and Subtropical Culture Protection First semester 2 Required preliminary complements to Advanced Master in Plant and Animal Resource Management in tropical environment First semester 2 Lecturer :   Eric Haubruge Substitute(s) :   Frédéric Francis Language(s) of instruction :   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. Learning outcomes of the course :   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 and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :   Animal ecology - Animal zoology -- ZOOL2006-1- Zoology Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :   Lectures : 15h Seminars : 9h Recommended or required readings :   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 methods and criteria :   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 Home Search by Faculty Search by teacher Search by course code and title
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