2020-2021 / ZOOL0230-2

Methods to count and monitor freshwater fish populations

Duration

10h Pr, 4d FW

Number of credits

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

Lecturer

Michaël Ovidio

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This practical teaching consists of participations in field research activities with members of the Fish Demography and Hydroecology Laboratory team, related to the theme of the ecology of inland water fishes.Debriefing sessions and data processing exercises of data's acquired in the field are also planned.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Learning and mastering of advanced research techniques to study the ecology and population dynamics of freshwater fish in inland waters

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

It is strongly advised to have followed in the past or to follow in parallel the theoretical course ZOOL2021-1 of ecology and dynamics of fish populations.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Active participation in field research activities and data processing exercises.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Timing established with the students.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

If field activities are prohibited, distancial work will be organized

Recommended or required readings

No reading recommended

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Any session :

- In-person

oral exam

- Remote

oral exam

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Prof. M. Ovidio Tél: 043665027 - Secretary: 043665081 Mail: M.Ovidio@uliege.be