Ecology, production and management of aquatic ecosystem

part : plants and numerical analysis

1/ Introduction
2/ Phytoplankton

• estimation of biomass
• photosynthesis, nutrients, light, temperature
• estimation of primary production

part : zooplancton and invertebrates

This part of the course includes an overview of paramount parameters for the development of invertebrates in aquatic ecosystems. Relevant specificities of the main zooplanktonic taxa are reviewed to ensure thorough understanding of the factors that intervene in the management of secondary production in ecosystems and in cultures. Secondary production measurement methods are presented and the last course focuses on methods of invertebrate mass production (especially planktonic biomass) with a special emphasis on nutrient content to optimize fish larvae production and survival

part : fisheries management and fisheries biology in inland waters

Inland water rivers are undergoing many anthropogenic pressures that have major impacts on fisheries resources and fishing activities, especially in southern countries.
The objective of the course is to learn the basics of the ecology of inland water fish, which are necessary to understand a thoughtful and integrated management of their populations.
Solutions are proposed to conciliate the uses and services provided by rivers (hydroelectricity, navigation, irrigation, tourism, etc.) and the protection of fish resources.

part : plants and numerical analysis

To understand the central role of primary producers in aquatic ecosystems, to calculate primary production and the biomass supported by this production.

part : zooplancton and invertebrates

The goal of this course is that students acquire thorough knowledge of abiotic and biotic parameters that determine invertebrate production both in natural environments and in cultures.

This course also provides students with an overview and understanding of the main methods available to measure secondary production and to optimize invertebrate production in mass cultures.

part : fisheries management and fisheries biology in inland waters

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.

part : plants and numerical analysis

Basic biology and ecology.

part : fisheries management and fisheries biology in inland waters

Bases in general biology

part : plants and numerical analysis

Seminars, practicals.

part : zooplancton and invertebrates

Practical courses are organized so that the students can become familiar with the major taxonomical groups in lotic ecosystems and thematerial used for mass production of planktonic organisms.
Students observations are used to assess the water quality of sampled sites.
When possible, a visit to a mass culture production site is organized.

part : fisheries management and fisheries biology in inland waters

Lecture with the possibility of interactions with students for any questions related to their particular interests. Field acivities are organized.

part : plants and numerical analysis

Face-to-face.

part : zooplancton and invertebrates

Courses and practicals will tale place in Liège (Sart-Tilman campus).

part : fisheries management and fisheries biology in inland waters

Physical presence for the theoritical courses and the field activities.

part : plants and numerical analysis

Supports available on WebCampus: scientific papers.

part : zooplancton and invertebrates

Course notes are provided at the start of the year together with slideshow presentations used throughout the quater; references of textbooks are also provided.

part : fisheries management and fisheries biology in inland waters

No reading required in addition to files of power-points of the course.

part : plants and numerical analysis

Evaluation by report, completed by a staff group interview.

part : zooplancton and invertebrates

Examination is organized as a written test.

part : fisheries management and fisheries biology in inland waters

Written in both sessions

part : fisheries management and fisheries biology in inland waters

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 relations to the teaching activity.

part : plants and numerical analysis

frederik.delaender@unamur.be

part : zooplancton and invertebrates

Laboratoire d'écologie animale et d'écotoxicologie, Institut de Chimie, Bât. B6c, Allée du 6 août, 11, 4000 Liège, Belgique
Célia Joaquim-Justo Tél.: + 32 4 366 51 40 e-mail: Celia.Joaquim-Justo@uliege.be

part : fisheries management and fisheries biology in inland waters

Prof. M.Ovidio Tél: 04/3665027-secretary 04/3665081