 | Study programme | Français | |
 | Herpetology and Species Conservation | ||
Activité d'apprentissage à la Faculty of Science |
| Code | Lecturer(s) | Associate Lecturer(s) | Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-BIOG-103 |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | Français | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 |
Content of Learning Activity
Mains features of amphibians, turtles, crocodiles, squamata. "Population health" of these groups in the world; evaluation tools (IUCN). Main threats. Conservation biology : general topics (ecosystems, species, genetic diversity); evaluation tools (polymorphism, heterozygoty, allelic diversity, minimal population, ...); management methods (action plans); application. Case study: Galapagos tortoises; Jamaican boas.
Required Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Other Recommended Reading
Frankham R., Ballou J.D., Briscoe D.A. and McInness K.H., 2002. Introduction to Conservation Genetics.
Zug G.R., Vitt L.J. and Caldwell J.P., 2001. Herpetology: An Introductory Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles
Mode of delivery
- Face to face
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
- Cours magistraux
- Conférences
Evaluations
The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)