 | Study programme 2018-2019 | Français | |
 | marine ecology | ||
Programme component of à la Faculty of Science |
| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| US-U1-BIOMAR-003-M | Compulsory UE | GROSJEAN Philippe | S807 - Ecologie numérique des milieux aquatiques |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 15 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 | 2nd term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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| S-BIOG-068 | Marine Ecology | 15 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Conduct extensive research and development projects related to biological sciences, in biochemistry and in molecular and cell biology.
- Show initiative and be able to work independently and in teams.
- Conduct extensive research and development projects related to biological sciences, in the biology of organisms and ecology.
- Apply, mobilise, articulate and promote the knowledge and skills acquired in order to help lead and complete a project.
- Show initiative and be able to work independently and in teams.
- Understand the fundamentals of communication
- Communicate a consistent and rigorous scientific argument, either orally or in writing
- Develop and integrate a high degree of autonomy.
- Pursue further training and develop new skills independently.
- Apply scientific methodology.
- Demonstrate thoroughness, independence, creativity, intellectual honesty, and ethical values.
Learning Outcomes of UE
To provide deeper knowledge in the field of ecology, by studying various marine ecosystems. Hydrosphere, oceanic zones and name for the different water masses. Pelagic ecosystem, Benthic ecosystems (including abyssal, neritic, mangroves and coral reefs).
Content of UE
Ecosystem; Biocenose; Trophic chain; Phytoplankton; Primary producers; Zooplankton; Consumer; Top-down, Bottom-up, Wasp-waist models; Vertical migration; Patchy distribution; Upwelling and frontal zones; Intertidal zone; Zonation; Macrophytes; Caulerpa; Seagrass beds; Mangrove; Sand beds; Reef; Hermatypic corals; Holobiont; Pelagic fishes; Reef fishes; Lottery model; Deep-sea fauna.
Prior Experience
Bases in general ecology, chemistry and physics.
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
- Oral Examination
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
Two questions on the course to be prepared in 20min and to expose, then, discsussion around the exposed subjects.
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
- Oral examination
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Two questions on the course to be prepared in 20min and to expose, then, discsussion around the exposed subjects.
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| S-BIOG-068 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| S-BIOG-068 |
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Required Reading
| AA | |
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| S-BIOG-068 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-BIOG-068 | Not applicable |
Recommended Reading
| AA | |
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| S-BIOG-068 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-BIOG-068 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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| S-BIOG-068 | Ford, T.E., 1993. Aquatic microbiology. An ecological approach. Blackwell Scientific, Boston. 518pp. Frontier, S. & D. Pichot-Viale, 1993. Ecosystèmes. Structure, fonctionnement, évolution (2ème ed.). Masson, Paris. 447pp. Glémarec, M., 2007. Qu'est-ce que la biologie marine. De la biologie marine à l'océanographie biologique. Vuibert, Adapt-Snes, Paris, 187pp. Valiela, I., 1995. Marine ecological processes (2nd ed.). Springer, New York. 686pp. |
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-068 | Authorized |