ZOOL2021-1 : Ecology and dynamics of freshwater fish populations

Study Programmes 2015-2016

ZOOL2021-1

Ecology and dynamics of freshwater fish populations

Duration :

10h Th, 20h Pr

Number of credits :

Master in biology of organisms and ecology (120 ECTS)		3
Master in biology of organisms and ecology (120 ECTS)		3

Lecturer :

Michaël Ovidio

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Course contents :

The course addressed the theoretical concepts and practical-technological tools it is important to know to apprehend the study of the ecology of fish in rivers, at the individual or populational scale.
Depending on the numbers of students enrolled in the course, we try to offer a maximum of active participation in field activities with LDPH staff, followed by debriefing or more theoretical courses.

Learning outcomes of the course :

See contents

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

Basic knowledge of animal biology is desired.
Mastery of the French language.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

Active participation in field activities and laboratory activities :
- Electric fishing inventory. - Techniques for marking fish. - Monitoring of migratory movements of fish.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

Physical presence of students