2022-2023 / Master

Biology of organisms and ecology (120 ECTS)

120 crédits

Cycle view

  • Bloc
  • Organisation
  • Théorie
  • Pratique
  • Autres
  • Crédits

Compulsory courses

B1
52Cr
B2
30Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Specialised courses in Biology and Ecology

BIOL0852-1Ecosystems and climate change B1Q22416-3
BIOL0810-2Conservation biology B1Q225--3
BIOL0808-2Functional morphologyB1Q14
Marine vertebrates   1510- 
Birds, mammals, biomimicry - [1d Field work]   1015[+] 
PALE0209-1Paleontology B1Q130--3
BIOL0866-1Ecophysiology B1Q12515-3

Specialised courses in basic Ethology and applied to population management

BIOL0856-1Experimental designs and data processing B1Q1-20-3
BIOL2213-1Behavioural ecology B1Q120--3

Specialised courses in applied Ecology and Ecotoxicology

ENVT3045-1Ecosystems : conditions, anthropic impacts and management - [22h Classe inversée] B1Q226-[+]3
BIOL0854-1Ecotoxicology (english language) B1Q12018-4

Population study and phylogenetics

BIOL0812-2Biogeography B1Q225--3
GENE0446-2Population genetics B1Q12515-4
GENE0448-1Phylogenetic methods B1Q12015-3
BIOL2041-1Taxonomy and animal phylogeny B1Q13525-5
BIOL2040-1Taxonomy and phylogeny of chlorophyll lines B1Q225--4

Transversal training

AESS0320-1Initiation to biology didactics B1TA2020-4
SMEM0013-1Final thesis
Collégialité
B2TA---27
Notice : Students who handle animals within the framework of their dissertation must have the Certificate in laboratory animal sciences, grade: animal biotechnologist. Prof. Mathieu DENOEL).
DOCU0459-2Documentation training and preparation to the final thesisB2Q13
Bibliographic research - [20h Monitored workshops]   --[+] 
Preparation to the final thesis - [10h Monitored workshops]   --[+] 

Optional courses

B1
8Cr
B2
30Cr

With the agreement of the Jury, choose 1 or 2 course(s) for a total of 8 credits from:

B1
8Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
SSTG0046-1Naturalistic building upon applied in conservation - [12d Field work] B1TA--[+]8
SSTG0024-1Training: biodiversity, phylogeny and ecology - [10d Field work] B1TA--[+]5
SSTG0064-1Applied systematics, biogeography and spatial analysis of vegetation - [6d Field work] B1TA--[+]3

Choose one focus from the following :

B2
1Nbr

Research Focus

B2
30Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Choose one module from :

B2
15Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Module: Basic ethology and applied to population management

B2
15Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Choose courses totalling 15 ECTS out of the following :

B2
15Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

General courses in ethology

PSYC1063-1Social ethology B2Q130--3
PSYC0063-1Behavioural neuroendocrinology B2Q130--3
BIOL0857-1Behavioural neuroscience and animal cognition B2Q11812-3
BIOL0858-1Animal communication B2Q12010-3
ANTH0057-1Anthropology of the nature of animals B2Q130--3
SSTG0053-1Integrated ethometry internship - [4d Field work] B2Q1-10[+]3

Ethology of wildlife and management of fauna

BIOL1064-1Behavioural primatology B2Q130--3
RAVT0002-2Eco-ethology and wildlife conservation - [1d Field work] B2Q220-[+]3
VETE0014-1Domestic Animal Behaviour Science B2Q132--3
BIOL0859-1Insect behaviour B2Q12010-3
ZOOL0232-1Ecology, ethology and amphibian conservation - [1d Field work] B2Q11515[+]3
ZOOL2021-1Ecology and dynamics of freshwater fish populationsB2Q13
Theory   10-- 
Practice   -20- 
SSTG0062-1Internship: Ecology and the conservation of freshwater communities and amphibians - [13d Field work] B2TA--[+]3

Module: Applied ecology and ecotoxicology

B2
15Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Choose courses totalling 15 ECTS out of the following :

B2
15Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Anthropic impact on ecosystems and ecotoxicology

BIOL0860-1Soil ecotoxicology and bioremediation B2Q12412-3
BIOL0861-1Integrated management of entomological biodiversity B2Q11515-3
OCEA0084-1Marine ecotoxicology (english language) - [15h Monitored workshops] B2Q115-[+]3

Applied Methodology to Ecology and Ecotoxicology

SSTG0054-1Applications and case studies in ecology - [6d Field work] B2Q2--[+]3
BIOL0862-1Quantification of the environmental risk associated with pollutants and decision-making (english language) B2Q1168-3
OCEA0227-1Tools for analysis and assistance for integrated management B2Q11515-3

Module: Biology and Ecology

B2
15Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

Choose courses totalling 15 ECTS out of the following :

B2
15Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
BOTA0410-1Phylogeny of eukaryotes B2Q130--3
BIOL0025-1Animal symbiosis B2Q11515-3
BIOL0030-1Modeling dynamical biological systems (english language) - [15h Monitored workshops] B2Q215-[+]3
OCEA0085-1Methods of investigation, observation and analysis of marine plankton - [12h Monitored workshops] B2Q1105[+]3
OCEA0223-1Biodiversity of tropical coastal regions: study and intercultural context - [15d Field work]
Bruno Frederich, Gilles Lepoint, Richard Rasolofonirina, Gwendoline Rommelaere
B2Q210-[+]3
BIOL0820-1Morphological specific aspects of vertebrates : functional approach B2Q230--3
CHIM9212-1Biological applications of radioelements B2Q230--3
BIOL2042-1Population Biology - [3d Field work] B2Q210-[+]3
BIOL0821-1Natural Biomaterials : ultrastructural and functional aspects B2Q230--3
GBIO0022-1Biomimicry (english language) - [45h Projet] B2TA15-[+]3
GEOG0238-5Geographical Information Systems, Introduction B2Q11515-3

With the jury¿s agreement, choose courses for a total of 15 credits from the module courses or the list of optional courses. It is recommended to choose a maximum of courses in the same module.

B2
15Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
[...] the module courses:-
[...] the optional courses list:-
HAAR0091-1Archaeozoology B2Q11515-3
GEOL0099-1Biodiversity and extinctions (english language) - [2d Field work] B2Q125-[+]3
GEOL1022-2Origin and early evolution of life (english language) B2Q12010-3
GEOL0263-1Astrobiology (english language) B2Q245--3
GEOL1023-1Palynology - advanced course on Paleozoic spores (Odd years, not organized in 2022-2023) B2Q230--3
BIOL0114-4Electronic microscopies, Part A B2Q215--3
CHIM9236-1Microstructure of materials : characterization techniques, Part A B2Q215--3
NEUR0434-1Functional Neuroanatomy B2Q230--3
BIOL0822-1Environmental physiology (english language) B2Q11020-3
BIOL0823-1Ultrastructural cytochemistry B2Q230--3
OCEA0083-1Physiology and biochemistry of the marine animals (english language) B2Q11515-3
GENE0003-1Genomics B2Q220--3
OCEA0226-1Introduction to aquaculture B2Q130--3
GENE0441-1Organelle geneticsB2Q23
Part A   15-- 
Part B   15-- 
LABO0432-1Techniques for cells and tissue cultures B2Q1820-3
BIOL0844-1General biology of cryptogams (bryophyta and lichens) B2Q230--3
ZOOL0230-2Methods to count and monitor freshwater fish populations - [4d Field work] B2Q210-[+]3
ZOOL0218-4Aquariology B2Q120--3
OCEA0144-1Biology of the coral reefs B2Q130--3
OCEA0027-1Applications of stable isotopes in marine sciences B2Q11515-3
DOCU0455-1Introduction to critical thinkingB2Q23
Theory   10-- 
Practice   -6- 
LANG2971-2Academic English Writing (english language) B2Q125--3
BIOC9245-1Macromolecules chemistry B2Q22010-3
Exceptionally, and with the agreement of the Jury, one or several courses can be chosen in another programme (for instance, in relation with the student's final dissertation,...)

Teaching focus

B2
30Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
AESS1217-1Special didactics in biology : course and exercises (1st part)
Corequisite
AESS1218-1
Didactique spéciale en biologie : stages (partim I)
AESS0202-1
Didactique générale : cours et exercices ; stages d'observation ; pratiques réflexives
B2TA40--3
AESS1218-1Special didactics in biology : placements (1st part)B2TA3
Observation placements - [10h internship]   --[+] 
Teaching placements - [20h internship]   --[+] 
Reflexive practical work
Corequisite
AESS1217-1
Didactique spéciale en biologie : cours et exercices (partim I)
AESS0202-1
Didactique générale : cours et exercices ; stages d'observation ; pratiques réflexives
  -5- 
AESS2217-1Special didactics in biology : course and exercises (part II) - [1d Field work]
Corequisite
AESS2218-1
Didactique spéciale en biologie : stages (partim II)
AESS1218-1
Didactique spéciale en biologie : stages (partim I)
AESS1217-1
Didactique spéciale en biologie : cours et exercices (partim I)
AESS0202-1
Didactique générale : cours et exercices ; stages d'observation ; pratiques réflexives
B2TA35-[+]4
AESS2218-1Special didactics in biology : placements (2nd part)B2TA5
Teaching placements - [20h internship]   --[+] 
Reflexive practical work   -5- 
Extra-scholar teaching activities
Corequisite
AESS2217-1
Didactique spéciale en biologie : cours et exercices (partim II)
AESS1218-1
Didactique spéciale en biologie : stages (partim I)
AESS1217-1
Didactique spéciale en biologie : cours et exercices (partim I)
AESS0202-1
Didactique générale : cours et exercices ; stages d'observation ; pratiques réflexives
  -10- 
AESS0202-1General didactics: course and exercises ; observation placements ; reflexive practices - [10h internship]
Corequisite
AESS1218-1
Didactique spéciale en biologie : stages (partim I)
AESS1217-1
Didactique spéciale en biologie : cours et exercices (partim I)
B2TA3010[+]4
AESS0246-1Analysis of scholastic institutions and educational policies B2Q215--1
AESS0248-1Elements of sociology of education B2Q210--1
AESS0004-1Media education B2Q115--1
AESS0249-1Interdisciplinary seminar B2Q215--1
AESS0140-1Professional ethics and training to neutrality and citizenship B2Q225--2
AESS0143-1Educational Psychology of adolescents and young adults B2Q115--2
AESS0339-1Understand and manage the diversity of public schools B2TA1015-3

Professional focus in conservation biology : biodiversity and management

B2
30Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
SSTG0063-1Professional development internship - [20d Field work] B2TA--[+]4
SSTG0047-2Internship: mountain biodiversity and ecology - [12d Field work]
Collégialité
Prerequisite
SSTG0046-1
Perfectionnement naturaliste appliqué en conservation
B2Q1--[+]3
GEOG2013-1Introduction to geomorphology, hydrography and hydrology - [2d Field work] B2Q11510[+]3
SPOL2209-3Environmental and land policies B2Q130--3
GEOG2024-2Territorial diagnosis workshops and qualitative methods, Part 1 B2Q11525-3
GEST3760-1Project management and immaterial resources B2Q112--2
BIOL2033-1Monitoring of the biodiversity and dynamics of citizen - [8d Field work] B2Q12024[+]4
BIOL2034-1Applied questions in biodiversity B2TA20--2
BIOL2035-1Day trips on the themes of conservation and territory use - [8d Field work] B2TA--[+]3
GEOG0238-5Geographical Information Systems, Introduction B2Q11515-3
With the jury¿s agreement, one course which has already been followed may be replaced by one or more alternative courses from the Uliège programme for the same number of credits.
Notice : The dissertation can be done in a structure external to the University of Liège (public services, companies, NGO) and will relate to themes applied in the field of nature conservation. If necessary, students can do their placement in another country

Specialised focus in integrated management of aquatic resources and aquaculture

B2
30Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
ZOOL0234-1Diversity of halieutic species and breeding: fish, shellfish and molluscs B2Q11510-2
ZOOL0235-1Physiology applied to aquaculture: a balance between productivity and respect for animal well-being B2Q14020-4
HULG2012-2Fish and shellfish nutrition and feeding B2Q115--2
BIOL0218-1Ecological monitoring and managing fishery resources B2Q11015-2
BIOL0219-1Ecology and the production of algae, examples of digital analysis B2Q21010-2
ZOOL0236-1Ecology and the production of zooplanktonic organisms B2Q21010-2
BIOL0220-1Operation and integrated management of continental aquatic environments B2Q21010-2
VETE0206-1Immunology, virology and vaccinology of aquatic species B2Q1182-2
VETE0207-1Pathology, bacteriology and parasitology of aquatic species B2Q21510-2
VETE2007-1Management of the quality and safety of foodstuffs derived from aquaculture and fishing - [5h Visit] B2Q215-[+]2
ZOOL0237-1Aquaculture production system: adaptability, innovation and integration in a sustainable environment - [16h Visit] B2Q14020[+]4
ZOOL0238-1Integration of aquaponic aquaculture systems into urban and semi-urban agriculture B2Q112--2
GEOG0272-1Economic issues and exploitation of the marine aquatic environment B2Q21010-2

Additional ECTS (max 15-60) Master in biology of organisms and ecology (120 ECTS)

CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits

The refresher programme, for a maximum of 60 credits, will be established by the jury of the Masters in Biology of Organisms and Ecology, depending on the student¿s prior training: this programme will enable the student to acquire the basic knowledge required in relevant fields (statistics, biology, biodiversity, etc.).

B0
60Cr
CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
[...] At most 60 credits of courses -
BIOL0003-1Biology of pluricellular organisms-Q15
Animal   1515- 
Plant Biology   1515- 
BIOL0518-2Biodiversity and ecology, Notions and concepts B0Q160--7
BIOL2039-2Freshwater ecology, Theory B0Q2182-2
DOCU0460-1Training in the use of documentary resources (refresher course) B0Q166-1
BIOL0217-2Vegetal physiology, Theory B0Q235--3

List of option courses

CodeDétailsBlocOrganisationThéoriePratiqueAutresCrédits
HAAR0091-1Archaeozoology B2Q11515-3
GEOL0099-1Biodiversity and extinctions (english language) - [2d Field work] B2Q125-[+]3
GEOL1022-2Origin and early evolution of life (english language) B2Q12010-3
GEOL0263-1Astrobiology (english language) B2Q245--3
GEOL1023-1Palynology - advanced course on Paleozoic spores (Odd years, not organized in 2022-2023) B2Q230--3
BIOL0114-4Electronic microscopies, Part A B2Q215--3
CHIM9236-1Microstructure of materials : characterization techniques, Part A B2Q215--3
NEUR0434-1Functional Neuroanatomy B2Q230--3
BIOL0822-1Environmental physiology (english language) B2Q11020-3
BIOL0823-1Ultrastructural cytochemistry B2Q230--3
OCEA0083-1Physiology and biochemistry of the marine animals (english language) B2Q11515-3
GENE0003-1Genomics B2Q220--3
OCEA0226-1Introduction to aquaculture B2Q130--3
GENE0441-1Organelle geneticsB2Q23
Part A   15-- 
Part B   15-- 
LABO0432-1Techniques for cells and tissue cultures B2Q1820-3
BIOL0844-1General biology of cryptogams (bryophyta and lichens) B2Q230--3
ZOOL0230-2Methods to count and monitor freshwater fish populations - [4d Field work] B2Q210-[+]3
ZOOL0218-4Aquariology B2Q120--3
OCEA0144-1Biology of the coral reefs B2Q130--3
OCEA0027-1Applications of stable isotopes in marine sciences B2Q11515-3
DOCU0455-1Introduction to critical thinkingB2Q23
Theory   10-- 
Practice   -6- 
LANG2971-2Academic English Writing (english language) B2Q125--3
BIOC9245-1Macromolecules chemistry B2Q22010-3