 | Study programme | Français | |
 | Management of Natural Areas | ||
Programme component of Master's Degree in Biology of Organisms and Ecology Research Focus à la Faculty of Science |
| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| US-M2-BIOEFA-008-M | Optional UE | BARBIER Yvan | S869 - Zoologie |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 | 100.00 |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-BIOG-102 | Management of Natural Areas | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Skill 2: Have acquired professional skills in relation to the objective defining the degree.
- Specialise in at least one sub-domain of the biology of organisms and ecology.
Learning Outcomes of UE
At the end of the instruction, the students will be able to:<br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" /><br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" />1) To be aware that nature conservation is of philosophical and political choices.
2) Identifying and knowing the main causes of biodiversity loss<br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" />3) Knowing the main techniques used to preserve or restore natural and semi-natural areas; knowing when and how to apply them.<br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" />4) Knowing the main aspects of the belgian and european legislation in regards to nature preservation (spirit of the law and main legislation).
Content of UE
The lecture is devoted to the study of legal constraints and management techniques that can be applied to protected area in Europe and Belgium. The key themes discussed during the lectures are:<br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" />a) the main threats to biodiversity; <br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" />b) the legal framework that applies to nature conservation;<br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" />c) the theorical foundations dealing with nature conservation (island biogeography, metapopulations,..)<br style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" />d) the main semi-natural area that can be found in Belgium
e) the main techniques that are used for the management of natural habitats<br type="_moz" />
Prior Experience
Good knowledge of european flora and fauna; good knowledge of ecosystems (soil, vegetation, recolonisation, etc.)
Q1 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
- N/A
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
- Oral examination
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)
- Oral examination
Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)
Not applicable
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-102 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-102 |
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Required Reading
| AA | |
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| S-BIOG-102 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-BIOG-102 | Slides of the lessons are available on a dedicated extranet |
Recommended Reading
| AA | |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-102 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-BIOG-102 | Feremans, N. 2004. Gestion de l'espace rural, nature et paysages en Wallonie, Etude et documents CPDT 5. Ministère de la Région Wallonne. 193p. Hanski, I. 1999. Metapopulation Ecology. Oxford University Press, 328 pp. Schtickzelle, N., J. Choutt, P. Goffart, V. Fichfait & M. Baguette. 2005. Metapopulation dynamics and conservation of the marsh fritillary butterfly: Population viability analysis and management options for a critically endangered species in Western Europe. Biological Conservation 126 (2005) 569-581. Terrasson, F. 2007. La peur de la nature: Au plus profond de notre inconscient, les vraies causes de la destruction de la nature. Editions "Sang de la terre", 270 pp. |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
|---|---|
| S-BIOG-102 | Not applicable |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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| S-BIOG-102 | Autorisé |