Duration
Ecology and dynamics of freshwater fish populations, theory : 10h Th
Management of freshwater fish culture : 6h Th, 3h AUTR
Number of credits
| Master in forests and natural areas engineering (120 ECTS) | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Ecology and dynamics of freshwater fish populations, theory : Michaël Ovidio
Management of freshwater fish culture : Rudy Caparros Megido, Frédéric Francis
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French 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
Ecology and dynamics of freshwater fish populations, theory
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 and populational level.Inland water rivers are undergoing many anthropogenic pressures that have major impacts on fisheries resources and fishing activities.Solutions are proposed to conciliate the uses and services provided by rivers (hydroelectricity, navigation, irrigation, tourism, etc.) and the protection of fish resources.
Management of freshwater fish culture
The course will be organized in the form of seminars and visits whose themes will be: Biology and fish identification, Fish farms (hatchery, artificial propagation, ...), Fish farming: cypriniculture and salmon farming, Development of aquatic habitats, Waterway legislation and the functioning of the competent administrations in the Walloon Region.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Ecology and dynamics of freshwater fish populations, theory
Learning basic knowledges of the ecology of inland water fish in order to apprehend the thoughtful management of their populations in a context of numerous and varied anthropic pressures.
Management of freshwater fish culture
Understanding the general biology of fish.
Knowledge of the organisation of fish farming.
Grasping the management technics of fish populations.
After completing the course the student is expected to
- Knowing biology and identifying main fish species
- Better understanding working of competent directions in Walloon Region
- Mastering management technics of fish populations
- Identifying characteristics and difficulties of fish rearing
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Ecology and dynamics of freshwater fish populations, theory
Basic knowledge of animal biology. Mastery of the French language.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Ecology and dynamics of freshwater fish populations, theory
Lecures and active participation
Management of freshwater fish culture
Seminars on GxABT site : 6h
Excursions and visits : 3h
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Ecology and dynamics of freshwater fish populations, theory
Physical presence strongly recommended.
Management of freshwater fish culture
Face-to-face / virtual courses by visioconference depending on sanitary conditions
Recommended or required readings
Ecology and dynamics of freshwater fish populations, theory
Power Point slide shows available. It is recommended to take notes
Assessment methods and criteria
Ecology and dynamics of freshwater fish populations, theory
Written exam.
Management of freshwater fish culture
Any session :
- In-person
written exam
- Remote
written exam ( open-ended questions )
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
Written examination on whole activities
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Ecology and dynamics of freshwater fish populations, theory
A respectful interaction between the professor and the students is the best for the atmosphere during the theoretical classes. It is requested to arrive on time and not to devote the attendance to theoritical course to parallel activities with no relation with the teaching activity.
Contacts
Ecology and dynamics of freshwater fish populations, theory
Prof. Michaël OVIDIO
Management of Aquatic Resources and Aquaculture. - UR FOCUS
Laboratory of Fish Demography and Hydroecology
Tel: 04/3665027 Secretary 04/3665081
Management of freshwater fish culture
Professor Frederic FRANCIS
Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, Entomology
Frederic.Francis@uliege.be