2023-2024 / ZOOL0230-2

Methods to count and monitor freshwater fish populations

Duration

10h Th, 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 the Professor and the members of the Fish Demography and Hydroecology Laboratory team, related to the ecology of inland water fishes. The research activitiés cover fish population dynamics, fish behavioural ecology and Hydoecology. Debriefing sessions and data processing exercises of data's acquired in the field are also planned according to the expectations of the students, eventually in relation with their Master thesis.

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, therotical debriefing and data processing exercises.

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

Timing established with the students.

Recommended or required readings

No reading recommended

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam

Written work / report


Additional information:

Any session :

Report to be submitted in connection with field activities

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Contacts

Prof. M. Ovidio

Management of Aquatic Resources and Aquaculture Unit 

Tél: 043665027 - Secretary: 043665081

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