Study Programmes 2016-2017
PAYS0001-2  
Ecological networks
Duration :
6h Th, 2h Pr, 16h FT
Number of credits :
Master in forests and natural areas engineering (120 ECTS)2
Lecturer :
Marc Dufrêne, Grégory Mahy
Coordinator :
Grégory Mahy
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the second semester
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents :
Theory (8h) Ecological landscape as a spatial unit for biodiversity management Ecological evaluation of landscapes The design of protected area Landscape connectivity : the role of linear elements and the role of the matrix Tools for the biological management of landscapes : NATURA 2000, PCDN .. Practices Field works (3j) and exercices on ecological network design.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit :
To provide conceptual and practical tools for biodiversity management at the landscape scale After completing the course the student is expected to Be able to design ecological networks and to propose the socio-economic strategy associated
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Phytogeography and phytosociology (recommended)
-- EC201 - General ecology
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Theorétical introduction - metting with actors and case studies - practicals
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Lectures : 8h Practical Works, field work : 16h (3j)
Recommended or required readings :
Teaching notes
Folder
Assessment methods and criteria :
Exercice of ecological network design
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
Grégory MAHY Biodiversité et Paysage 081 62 22 45 g.mahy@ulg.ac.be