Study programme 2022-2023Français
Microbial Ecology
Programme component of Master's in Biology of Organisms and Ecology (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Science

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
US-M1-BIOECO-011-MOptional UEGILLAN DavidS828 - Protéomie et Microbiologie
  • GILLAN David

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français201500044.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
S-BIOG-051Microbial Ecology2015000Q2100.00%

Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • In the field of biological sciences and particularly in the field of the biology of organisms and ecology, possess highly specialised and integrated knowledge and a wide range of skills adding to those covered in the Bachelor's programme in biological sciences.
  • 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.
    • Contributing to a project by mastering its complexity and taking into account the objectives, allocated resources and constraints that characterise it.
    • Show initiative and be able to work independently and in teams.
  • Manage and lead research, development and innovation projects.
    • Understand unprecedented problems in biological sciences, and more specifically in the biology of organisms, ecology and its applications.
    • Organise and lead a research, development or innovation project to completion.
    • Methodically research valid scientific information, critically analyse, propose and argue potentially innovative solutions to targeted problems.
  • Apply scientific methodology.
    • Critically reflect on the impact of their discipline in general, and on the contribution to projects.
    • Demonstrate thoroughness, independence, creativity, intellectual honesty, and ethical values.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Not applicable

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

After this teaching, the students will control the essential concepts of Microbial Ecology and understand its most recent developments.

Prior Experience

1. Introduction; 2. Major microbial ecosystems (soils, sediments, sea water, fresh water, air, symbioses) 3. Measures of microbial activity
4. Metagenomics 5. Human contaminants

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
S-BIOG-051
  • Cours magistraux
  • Travaux pratiques

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
S-BIOG-051
  • Face-to-face

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
S-BIOG-051Not applicable

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
S-BIOG-051Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
S-BIOG-051Not applicable

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
S-BIOG-051Authorized

Term 2 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment
S-BIOG-051
  • Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Term 2 Assessment - comments

AATerm 2 Assessment - comments
S-BIOG-051Not applicable

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
S-BIOG-051
  • Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
S-BIOG-051Not applicable
(*) 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
20, place du Parc, B7000 Mons - Belgique
Tél: +32 (0)65 373111
Courriel: info.mons@umons.ac.be