Duration
4h Th, 20h Pr, 16h Cl. inv.
Number of credits
| Master in biology of organisms and ecology, research focus | 3 crédits | |||
| Master in environmental sciences and management, professional focus | 4 crédits | |||
| Master of education, Section 4: Biology | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course aims at presenting the stress caused by mankind on the biosphere. After an introduction which provides a perspective of the changes ecosystems have been through on the different times scales of the planet, the evolution in time and space of each biomes/ecosystem is considered after our species emerged on the earth. The possible management approaches to solve the most problematic changes and their various implications for both human societies and the environment are also considered.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The major objective of the course is to provide a global view of the stress the biosphere is being subjected to, of its causes and management strategies existing to minimize this stress. At the end of the course students should have a clear idea of the extent and main causes of the degradation of the biomes/ecosystems. They should be able to identify and understand which are the most problematic causes of stress on the environment and of the biomes/ecosystems that are most endangered. They should also be aware of the various implications of the different types of management strategies both on human societies and on the ecosystems.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture-based teaching that provides an overview of the evolution of the planet's biomes and ecosystems since the emergence of humans, identifies the distal and proximate causes of these changes, and examines existing or potential management solutions to minimise the undesirable consequences of anthropogenic pressures on the various biomes and ecosystems.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
The courses includes lectures
Course materials and recommended or required readings
The Millenium Assessment and the book by F. Ramade, Eléments d'Ecologie - Ecologie Appliquée are provided to students at the beginning of the course as base documents.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam
Further information:
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
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Contacts
see section in French