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| SCER0013-1 | Applied Entomology in natural management and biodiversity
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| Duration : | 48h Th, 32h Ex. |
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| Lecturer : | Frédéric Francis, Thai Thanh Luom |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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Course contents :
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| Definitions: Objectives and roles of insects in conservation and management of biodiversity
Biological aspects:
Taxonomical diversity and insect biogeography, parasitology related to conservation
Insect monitoring approaches and biodiversity quantification
Social aspects:
Socio-economical values of insects (pollination, entomophagy, entomophagous beneficials)
Environmental aspects:
Use of bio-indicator insects in relation to biodiversity, management of entomological fauna, focusing on invasive - exotic, rare and extinction species, impacts of climate changes and city development.
Management of entomological diversity and abundance - environmental management |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Understand and better know the challenges in Entomology (Insect Science) in the conservation and management of biodiversity and in the management of natural resources in relation to the socio-economical pressures |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Theorical teaching in auditorium
Field works to assess the entomofauna
Practical works in the laboratory to prepare the entomological material
Report writing |
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Recommended or required readings :
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written examination (65%)
Evaluation of the practical work report (35%) |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| This course is included in an international mestar organised in Vietnam. |
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Contacts :
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| Frédéric Francis (Professor)
Functional & Evolutionary Entomology, GxABT
Frederic.Francis@ulg.ac.be |
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