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).

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

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.