 | Study programme 2019-2020 | Français | |
 | Introduction to Biogeography Software | ||
Programme component of Master's in Biology of Organisms and Ecology : Research Focus à la Faculty of Science |
| Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what assessment methods are planned for the end of Q3 |
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| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| US-M2-BIOEFA-010-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 |
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| Français | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 | 1st term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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| S-BIOG-104 | Introduction to Biogeography Software | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 | 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
The first aim of the lecture is to familiarize students with the databases concepts in the context of biogeographic data. They must be able to design and operate a simple database. The second aim is to familiarize them with the main concepts of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), including spatial concepts. They must be able to use the main functions of a GIS software.
Content of UE
1) Properties of biogeographic data
2) Introduction to Databases Management Systems (conceptual model, relational model, main concepts, SQL Language)
3) Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (definitions, uses, spatial modeling representation, coordinates systems, using QGIS). Several practial exercices are organized.
Prior Experience
Basic skills for using a computer
Type of Assessment for UE in Q1
- Oral examination
- Practical test
Q1 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
- N/A
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)
- Oral examination
- Practical test
Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)
Not applicable
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| S-BIOG-104 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| S-BIOG-104 |
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Required Reading
| AA | |
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| S-BIOG-104 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-BIOG-104 | Slides of the lessons are available on a dedicated extranet |
Recommended Reading
| AA | |
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| S-BIOG-104 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-BIOG-104 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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| S-BIOG-104 | 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-104 | Unauthorized |