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Master in Biology of Organisms and Ecology
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Access conditions to the Master (http://www.ulg.ac.be/cms/c_46039/master-en-biologie-des-organismes-et-ecologie)

Two-Year Master Program (120 ECTS)

First Year

Compulsory courses

AESS0320-1

Initiation to biology didactics - Marie-Noëlle Hindryckx
TA
20
20
-
2

Biology of Organisms

GENE0446-2

Population genetics - Johan Michaux, Claire Remacle
Q1
25
15
-
4

BIOL0807-4

Taxonomy and Phylogeny




9

- Plant part - Emmanuël Sérusiaux
20
15
-

- Animal part - Patrick Dauby
40
30
-

GENE0448-1

Phylogenetic methods - Denis Baurain
Q1
15
10
-
2

PALE0209-1

Paleontology - Philippe Gerrienne, Emmanuelle Javaux, Edouard Poty
Q1
40
30
-
6

BIOL0808-2

Functional morphology - Eric Parmentier - [1d Vis.]
Q2
20
25
[+]
4

ANAT0223-1

Embryology - Vincent Geenen

20
15
-
3

Ecology

BIOL0809-1

Ecophysiology, ethology - Mathieu Denoël, Claire Périlleux, Jean-Christophe Plumier, Pascal Poncin
Q1
40
30
-
6

BIOL0810-2

Conservation Biology - Marc Mormont, Emmanuël Sérusiaux - [1d FW]
Q2
40
20
[+]
7

BIOL0811-1

Natural resources and ecosystem disruptions - Monique Carnol, Jean-Pierre Thomé - Suppl : Olivier Guillitte - [2d FW]
TA
40
30
[+]
7

BIOL0812-2

Biogeography - Johan Michaux, Alain Vanderpoorten - [4d FW]

40
-
[+]
6

Optional courses

Placement to chose in the ecology field.

SSTG0023-1

Training : phylogeny and ecology of Macaronesian flora - Alain Hambuckers, Emmanuël Sérusiaux - [10d FW]
Q2
-
-
[+]
4

SSTG0024-1

Training : biodiversity, phylogeny and marine ecology - Patrick Dauby, Eric Parmentier, Jean-Pierre Thomé - [10d FW]
Q2
-
-
[+]
4

Second year

Compulsory courses

SMEM0013-1

Final thesis - Collégialité

-
-
-
28

BIOL0843-1

Preparation to the final thesis - Collégialité

-
-
-
2

Choose one of the following focus :

Research Focus

Compulsory courses

STAT0750-2

Multivariate statistical analysis - Adelin Albert
Q1
20
-
-
2

DOCU0448-1

Documentation training applied to biology - Ninfa Greco
Q1
20
-
-
2

SSTG0006-1

Training and seminars - Collégialité

-
-
-
11

Optional courses

Choose one option from the following :

Advanced Zoology

Choose, in agreement with the Board of Studies, 5 courses, equaling 15 credits, amongst:

BIOL0820-1

Morphological specific aspects of vertebrates : functional approach - Eric Parmentier
TA
30
-
-
3

GEOL0099-1

Phanerozoic biosphere evolution - Edouard Poty - [2d FW]
Q1
20
-
[+]
3

GEOL0218-2

The principles and methods of evolution - Edouard Poty

30
-
-
3

PALE0203-2

Invertebrate Paleontology - Edouard Poty
Q1
30
-
-
3

HAAR0091-2

Archaeozoology - Annick Gabriel
Q2
30
-
-
3

ZOOL0218-4

Aquariology - Christian Michel
Q1
30
-
-
3

BIOL0821-1

Natural Biomaterials : ultrastructural and functional aspects - Philippe Compère

30
-
-
3

BIOL0114-4

Electronic microscopies - Philippe Compère

15
-
-
3

CHIM9236-1

Microstructure of Materials : characterization techniques - Catherine Henrist

15
-
-
3

GEOL1022-2

Evolution of the biosphere in the Precambrian - Emmanuelle Javaux
Q1
20
10
-
3

GEOL0263-2

Astrobiology - Philippe Claeys, Véronique Dehant, Moreno Galleni, Emmanuelle Javaux, Yaël Nazé, Annick Wilmotte (Even years)
Q2
30
-
-
3

NEUR0434-1

Functional Neuroanatomy - Jean-Christophe Plumier
Q2
30
-
-
3

BIOL0822-1

Advanced Course in Animal Physiology - Jean-Christophe Plumier
Q2
30
-
-
3

NEUR0435-1

Developmental neurotoxicology - Jean-Christophe Plumier
Q2
30
-
-
3

BIOL0823-1

Ultrastructural cytochemistry - Philippe Compère, Marc Thiry
TA
30
-
-
3

ZOOL0222-2

Physiology and biochemistry of the marine animals - Philippe Compère

30
-
-
3

CHIM9212-1

Biological applications of radioelements - Philippe Compère

30
-
-
3

ZOOL0227-1

Genetic foundations of aquaculture - Charles Mélard

30
-
-
3

GENE0441-1

organelle genetics - Claire Remacle
Q2
30
-
-
3

LABO0432-2

Techniques for cells and tissue cultures - Marie-Claire Gillet
Q1
30
-
-
3
[...]Courses for the European certificate of complementary studies in Neurosciences, jointly organized by the University of Liege and the Univerversity of Maastricht-
[...]With the agreement of the Board of Studies and the dissertation supervisor, students have the possibility to choose one or two courses from another option or another Masters. Each course equals 3 credits.3

Further Botany

Choose, in agreement with the Board of Studies, 5 courses, equaling 15 credits, amongst:

GEOL1023-1

Palynology - advanced course on Paleozoic spores - Philippe Steemans (Odd years)

30
-
-
3

BOTA0405-1

In vitro culture of plants - Claire Kevers

30
-
-
3

BIOL0824-1

Visualization methods and quantification in cell biology - Patrick Motte

30
-
-
3

BOTA0410-1

Phylogeny of eukaryotes - Denis Baurain
TA
30
-
-
3

BIOL0844-1

General bioloy of cryptogams (bryophyta and lichens) - Emmanuël Sérusiaux, Alain Vanderpoorten

30
-
-
3

BIOL0826-2

Biogeography and plant and nature conservation - Emmanuël Sérusiaux - [6d FW]
Q2
-
-
[+]
3

BIOL0827-1

Complement of plant cell physiology - Patrick Motte

30
-
-
3
[...]With the agreement of the Board of Studies and the dissertation supervisor, students have the possibility to choose one or two courses from another option or another Masters. Each course equals 3 credits.3

Ecology and Ethology

Choose, in agreement with the Board of Studies, 5 courses, equaling 15 credits, amongst:

ZOOL0228-1

Demography and dynamics population of mammals and birds - Roland Libois

30
-
-
3

ZOOL0229-1

Demography and dynamic of fish populations - Michaël Ovidio
TA
30
-
-
3

ZOOL0230-2

Development and management of freshwater fishes and their habitat - Pascal Poncin - [1d FW]

20
-
[+]
3

BIOL0828-1

Hydrobiology and Limnology - Anne Goffart, Célia Joaquim-Justo, Jean-Pierre Thomé
Q1
30
-
-
3

ENVT0737-2

Transfer and ecotoxicology of the micropollutants in the watery ecosystems - Célia Joaquim-Justo, Jean-Pierre Thomé
Q1
30
-
-
3

OCEA0026-2

Marine ecotoxicology - Krishna Das
Q1
30
-
-
3

BIOL0829-1

Case study in ecology - Monique Carnol
Q1
30
-
-
3

CHIM0672-1

Radioecology - Christian Van de Casteele

30
-
-
3

OCEA0001-3

Oceanology and underwater biology - Sylvie Gobert
Q1
30
-
-
3

ZOOL0220-2

Planctonology - Anne Goffart
TA
30
-
-
3

OCEA0050-1

Ecology of the Mediterranean benthos - Sylvie Gobert, Mathieu Poulicek - [30h FW]
Q2
-
-
[+]
3

OCEA0044-3

Ecology of the coral reefs - Mathieu Poulicek

30
-
-
3

ENVT0884-1

Ecology and economy of agricultural systems - Alain Hambuckers
Q1
30
-
-
3

ZOOL0003-2

Ethometry - Marc Ylieff

30
-
-
3

PSYC1063-1

Social ethology - Marie-Claude Huynen
Q2
30
-
-
3

PSYC1064-1

Behavioural primatology - Marie-Claude Huynen
Q1
30
-
-
3

ZOOL0002-2

Ethology applied to population management - Pascal Poncin - [1d FW]
Q2
20
-
[+]
3

ZOOL0232-1

Ethology and amphibian conservation - Mathieu Denoël - [1d FW]
Q1
20
-
[+]
3

ZOOL0231-2

Rhythms and behaviour in fish : endocrine aspects - Pascal Poncin - [1d FW]
Q2
20
-
[+]
3

OCEA0043-2

Ecoethology of the marine animals - Christian Michel
TA
30
-
-
3

VETE0014-1

Domestic Animal Behaviour Science - Marc Vandenheede
Q1
32
-
-
3

PSYC0061-1

Animal and comparative neuropsychology - André Ferrara
Q1
30
-
-
3

PSYC0063-1

Behavioural neuroendocrinology - Jacques Balthazart
Q1
30
-
-
3
[...]With the agreement of the Board of Studies and the dissertation supervisor, students have the possibility to choose one or two courses from another option or another Masters. Each course equals 3 credits.3

Teaching focus

Compulsory courses

AESS0246-1

Analysis of scolastic institutions and key-players, educational policies - Jacqueline Beckers
Q1
15
-
-
1

AESS0247-1

Views on cultural diversity - Jérôme Jamin
Q1
10
-
-
1

AESS0248-1

Elements of sociology of education - Jean-François Guillaume
Q2
10
-
-
1

AESS0140-1

Professional ethics and training to neutrality and citizenship - Anne Herla
Q2
25
-
-
2

AESS0202-1

General didactics: course and exercises ; observation placements ; reflexive practices - Annick Fagnant - [10h Internship]
TA
30
10
[+]
4

AESS0004-1

Media education - Geneviève Van Cauwenberge
Q1
15
-
-
1

AESS0249-1

Interdisciplinary seminar - Annick Fagnant
Q2
15
-
-
1

AESS0143-1

Educational Psychology of adolescents and young adults - Annick Fagnant
Q1
15
-
-
2

AESS0142-1

Seminar on prevention and management of difficult school situations - Jocelyne Robert
Q2
15
-
-
2

AESS1217-1

Special didactics in biology : course and exercises (1st part) - Marie-Noëlle Hindryckx
Q1
40
-
-
3

AESS1218-1

Special didactics in biology : placements (1st part)
TA



3

- Observation placements - Marie-Noëlle Hindryckx - [10h Internship]
-
-
[+]

- Teaching placements - Marie-Noëlle Hindryckx - [20h Internship]
-
-
[+]

- Reflexive practical work - Marie-Noëlle Hindryckx
-
5
-

AESS2217-1

Special didactics in biology : course and exercises (2nd part) - Marie-Noëlle Hindryckx
Q2
35
-
-
4

AESS2218-1

Special didactics in biology : placements (2nd part)
TA



5

- Teaching placements - Marie-Noëlle Hindryckx - [20h Internship]
-
-
[+]

- Reflexive practical work - Marie-Noëlle Hindryckx
-
5
-

- Extra-scholar teaching activities - Marie-Noëlle Hindryckx
-
10
-

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