Duration
Physiology and biochemistry of the marine animals : 15h Th, 15h Pr
Aquariology : 15h Th
Number of credits
| Master in oceanography (120 ECTS) (MER - Erasmus mundus) | 6 crédits |
Lecturer
Physiology and biochemistry of the marine animals : Philippe Compère
Aquariology : Christian Michel
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Physiology and biochemistry of the marine animals
The course consists in a litterature research to be realised either by each student or by groups of students according to the total number of students
The topic concern the adaptation of marine animals to physico-chemical and/or biological constraints of their environment. It will consider species or zoological groups in the marine world or in specific micro-environments.
The topic will be choiced by the students under guidance and agreement of the teacher.
The work will be a written report of 10-15 pages followed by an oral presentation (with ppt support) facve to the other students
Aquariology
Aquarium is a closed system considered as an artificial ecosystem.
Building and maintenance are considered, in particular :
* Materials
* Light
* Water chemistry
* Filtration (Life Support System)
* Food end feeding
* Transportation of live animals
* ...
Practical applications of these techniques include recreational basins, research facilities and public aquaria, which play a role in communicating scientific knowledge among diverse audiences.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Physiology and biochemistry of the marine animals
Learn about the environmental constraints of the marine world and the variety of habitats. These constraints are physico-chemical depending on geographic position and depth (T°, pressure, pH, salinity, light, water currents, tides,...) or biological (du to interactions with other organisms).
Apprehend the variety of marine environments from the most extended to the most extreme with their respectives constraints.
Apprehend the adaptations of the organisms in answer to these constraints at different levels, from the species to the genes. Thes adaptation concern behavior, anatomy, sensory organs, structural characteristics, physiology (functions), cell capabilities, biochemistry, genes and the regulation of their expression.
Aquariology
Give to students knowledge and competence to perform maintenance, reproduction, and use of aquatic species in closed environment (freshwater and seawater). Teaching intended for the students in aquaculture, oceanography or biology.
Show them the needs, capabilities and roles of public aquariums.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Physiology and biochemistry of the marine animals
Bachelor in Sciences
Aquariology
Basic scientific knowledge, level Bachelor in Biology (or similar).
Clemency towards a teacher of good will, but anglophone by necessity.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Physiology and biochemistry of the marine animals
Learning by personnal experience under guidance
Aquariology
Included into cursus :
* Guided and critical visit of Liège University Aquarium.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Physiology and biochemistry of the marine animals
Face-toface and realization of a project
Aquariology
1st lecture : General introduction : Why, when, where Public Aquarium ? Guided tour of our Aquarium, with emphasis about its roles in public education (M. Bournonville, Assistant Curator & Ch. Michel)
2nd lecture : How to build, enlight, heat or cool and aerate an aquarium ? Main considerations about water quality. (Ch. Michel)
3d lecture : How to maintain water quality ? How do we obtain and take care of animals ? (Ch. Michel)
4th lecture : Conclusion, last questions, preparation of examination. Guided tour of our Aquarium facilities behind the scenes, with animal feeding (M. Bournonville, Assistant Curator & Ch. Michel)
Calendar will be communicated in mid-september.
Recommended or required readings
Aquariology
Slides...
Assessment methods and criteria
Aquariology
Presentation on an aquarium where the candidate has worked, or has already visited ... Its geographical location, resources, goals ...
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Physiology and biochemistry of the marine animals
Dr Philippe Compère
Chef de Travaux
Department of Biology, Ecology and Evolution (BEE)
Laboratory of Functional Morphology and Evolution
Institut of Chemistry B6c, local 3/16
Tel. +32 4 366 50 63
e-mail : pcompere@ulg.ac.be
Aquariology
C. Michel Curator of Aquarium-Muséum Lecturer Tel : + 32 (0)4 366 5007 Fax : + 32 (0)4 366 5093 e-mail : Christian.Michel@uliege.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
Aquariology
Course given in the first term, before the Covid.
Will be suitable if the confinement lasts until the end of 2020