Study programme 2019-2020Français
Herpetology and Species Conservation
Learning Activity
CodeLecturer(s)Associate Lecturer(s)Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s)Establishment
S-BIOG-103
  • RASMONT Pierre
    • REMY Christophe
    • Université de Mons
    Language
    of instruction
    Language
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    HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term
    FrançaisFrançais150000Q1

    Organisational online arrangements for the end of Q3 2019-2020 assessments (Covid-19)
    • Oral exam (questions and answers, presentation of individual or group work, comment and argument about a written text...)

    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)

    (*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
    Date de génération : 13/07/2020
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