Duration
20h Th, 24h Pr, 8d FW
Number of credits
Master in biology of organisms and ecology (120 ECTS) | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course includes 2 parts: (1) Monitoring of the biodiversity in land environment, (2) Surveys of populations of freshwater fishs
(1) Sampling of the biodiversity is based on the knowledge of foundations and the theoretical variations of its distribution. The realization of appropriate sampling plans allows to test correctly hypotheses. The theoretical elements important to take into account will be explained. Practical works will be proposed on biological data collected in various field conditions.
(2) The part of the lecture devoted to the monitoring of freshwater fish includes active participation in a field experiment (fish inventory by electric fishing, tagging, tracking) and pratical exercice and theoritical debriefing which provides an update on the methods applicable in ecology to study fish biodiversity.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Part 1:
- To adopt appropriate sampling designs and data analysis methods
- To correctly report analysis results
Part 2:
- To adopt appropriate sampling designs and data analysis methods to follow the population dynamic of freshwater fish populations.
- To Develop a critical mind on the adequacy of the different techniques depending on the species considered and the type of watercourse inventoried.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basics of ecology
Basics of R and multivariate statistical analysis
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
part 1: lecture, staff-led work (data analyses and reporting).
part 2: field work, and a theoretical course.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Face-to-face, mandatory.
Recommended or required readings
See Frech version
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Written work / report
Additional information:
Part 1: Two questions in relationship with the theoretical notions exposed during the courses and with the realized analyses.
Part 2: written report based on the data collected during the field work.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Part 1: Prof. Alain HAMBUCKERS
Unité de Biologie du Comportement
Institut de Zoologie (Bât. I1)
Université de Liège
Quai van Beneden 22
4020 Liège
E-mail: alain.hambuckers@uliege.be
Part 2: Prof. Michaël OVIDIO
Gestion des Ressources Aquatiques et Aquaculture
Laboratoire de Démographie des Poissons et d'Hydroécologie
Institut de Zoologie (Bât. I1)
Université de Liège
Quai van Beneden 22
4020 Liège
E-mail: M.Ovidio@uliege.be