Study programme 2022-2023Français
Herpetology and Species Conservation
Learning Activity
CodeLecturer(s)Associate Lecturer(s)Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s)Establishment
S-BIOG-103
      • REMY Christophe
      • UMONS
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      Language
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      HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term
      FrançaisFrançais150000Q1


      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 dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 06/05/2022
      Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 20/06/2023
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