Marine Plant Biology and Ecology

Marine phanerogames ecology

Seagrasses (marine Magnoliophyta) live in the coastal waters of most of the worlds' continents. They provide food,  habitat for many, smaller marine organisms, some of which,  are commercially important. They also absorb nutrients from coastal run-off and stabilise sediment, helping to keep the water clear.
Seagrass meadows offer considerable potential for carbon sequestration. Seagrasses are unique amongst flowering plants, they can live entirely immersed in seawater. Adaptation to a marine environment imposes major constraints on morphology and structure.
The regression of seagrass meadows is a phenomenon which has been observed over several decades, the amplitude of this regression varies depending on the species and geographical zones under consideration.
After a brief introduction (definition, distribution, adaptation, taxonomy...), the course presents a broad spectrum of researches and techniques of samplings focused on the marine magnoliophyta.

Techniques of sampling in marine ecology

The field sampling in marine environment is not easy. Some variables have to be considered: wave exposure, depth, substratum type and slope, topographical heterogeneity, salinity and the degree of human or natural perturbation. The available material (boat, nets...); budget,... The steps in designing a field sampling program include:

• Identifying the study goals including the questions to be answered by the study or the hypothesis to be tested.
• Developing an effective and statistically powerful study design.

Marine phanerogames ecology

The student will be able

• to define and to determine the seagrasses, to develop effective written and oral communications skills through writing reports and delivering seminars.
• to write a short research proposal and present the project

Techniques of sampling in marine ecology

The student will be able

• to design an experimental protocol
• to write and present it

Marine phanerogames ecology

To speak and understand English A good basic knowledge in Marine Ecology A good basic knowledge in Biology

Techniques of sampling in marine ecology

A good basic knowledge in Marine Ecology

Marine phanerogames ecology

Organisation:

• Courses dedicated to theoretical aspects
• Talks of invited researchers
• A field trip on Posidonia oceanica meadow (For MER and ECT  students)

Techniques of sampling in marine ecology

Organisation:

• Courses dedicated to theoretical aspects
• Talks of invited researchers

Marine phanerogames ecology

Courses in face-to-face.
The attention of the student is regularly requested during tutorial classes



 

Techniques of sampling in marine ecology

Courses in face-to-face.
The attention of the student is regularly requested during tutorial classes


 

Marine phanerogames ecology

The ppt constitute the basis of the course, they contain the essential information and not all of the oral comments given during the course.
The ppts are accessible on myUlg or given at the end of each course.

Techniques of sampling in marine ecology

The ppt constitute the basis of the course, they contain the essential information and not all of the oral comments given during the course.
The ppts are accessible on myUlg or given at the end of each course.

Marine phanerogames ecology

The evaluation is based on 2 parts:

• 1. A research project (3 pages) related to seagrass  based on a research article (see publications of Sylvie Gobert on ORBI) (50 % of the total score).
  
• 2. A dissertation of 10 minutes on the proposed proposal (50 % of the total score). The presentation is graded not only on its content but also on its quality , clarity, respect of the timing.

• I will be your guide (courses, books...)
• Presentation of researchers of my lab
• The scientific posters

Techniques of sampling in marine ecology

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

oral exam


Additional information:

The evaluation is based on :

A dissertation (10 minutes) on an experimental protocol (subject define with the professor). The presentation is graded not only on its content but also on its quality , clarity, respect of the timing.

To help you:

• I will be your guide (courses, books...)
• Presentation of researchers of my lab
• The scientific posters

Marine phanerogames ecology

Taxonomy will be the subject of one lesson (Liege)


 
 

Techniques of sampling in marine ecology

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Marine phanerogames ecology

• Respect class times. 

• If you contact the secretary or the professor by e-mail,  do not expect the replies to be immediate. Please, be patient.

• University-assigned student e-mail is the Official means of communication with all students.

Techniques of sampling in marine ecology

• Respect class times. 

• If you contact the secretary or the professor by e-mail,  do not expect the replies to be immediate. Please, be patient.

• University-assigned student e-mail is the Official means of communication with all students.

Marine phanerogames ecology

Prof Sylvie Gobert Océanologie Institut de Chimie. B6c-2/49 Tél: 04 3663329 e-mail:sylvie.gobert@uliege.be
Secretariat M Lunetta: 04 366 50 62  
https://www.facebook.com/oceanbiouliege
http://labos.ulg.ac.be/oceanologie/
http://www.stareso.ulg.ac.be/

• Meeting with my secretary: Mrs Mariella Lunetta is in her office  (B6C, room 1/21 , Sart Tilman) the Tuesday from 8:30 -10:30 am and the Thursday from 13:30-15:00 pm.

• Meeting with me: I will make time available during and directly after the classes for your questions. I rarely can be available for unscheduled meeting. To make appointment , call 04 366 50 62 (Mrs Lunetta) or send an email: M.Lunetta@uliege.be. 

• My malbox is in the room 2/48.

• We ask for your co-operation with these regulations.

Techniques of sampling in marine ecology

Prof Sylvie Gobert Océanologie Institut de Chimie. B6c-2/49 Tél: 04 3663329 e-mail:sylvie.gobert@uliege.be 
Secretariat M Lunetta: 04 366 50 62


https://www.facebook.com/oceanbiouliege
http://labos.ulg.ac.be/oceanologie/
http://www.stareso.ulg.ac.be/

• Meeting with my secretary: Mrs Mariella Lunetta is in her office  (B6C, room 1/21 , Sart Tilman) the Tuesday from 8:30 -10:30 and the Thursday from 13:30-15:00.

• Meeting with me: I will make time available during and directly after the classes for your questions. I rarely can be available for unscheduled meeting. To make appointment , call 04 366 50 62 (Mrs Lunetta) or send an email: M.Lunetta@ulg.ac.be. 

• My malbox is in the room 2/48.

• We ask for your co-operation with these regulations.