Study programme 2023-2024 | Français | ||
Biodiversity and ecology | |||
Programme component of Bachelor's in Biology (CHARLEROI) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Science |
Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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US-B3-SCBIOC-933-C | Compulsory UE | CAULIER Guillaume | S864 - Biologie des Organismes Marins et Biomimétisme |
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Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 36 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5.00 | 2nd term |
AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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S-BIOG-929 | Biodiversity and ecology | 26 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | |
S-BIOG-967 | Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 |
Programme component | ||
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US-B2-SCBIOC-924-C Zoology | ||
US-B3-SCBIOC-936-C Evolution Mechanism and epistemology |
Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes of UE
At the end of the lectures and practical work in Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology, the student will have acquired a good understanding of the theoretical notions concerning the study of biodiversity, the evolution of organisms and general ecology. A transdisciplinary and holistic approach is used here in order to create links between these major disciplines of the biology of organisms and allows the acquisition of new skills, such as comparative anatomy, especially of vertebrates (as a complement to the 2nd bachelor's degree course in Zoology).
This course also includes 4 excursions and the completion of a personal project by the student (insect box + herbarium)
UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance
The Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology course investigates the interactions between ecological factors, the selection they can generate on organisms, and the impact that this selection can have on local and global biodiversity. This course, in addition to the notions taught in Bachelors I and II, allows students to acquire a very good global knowledge of ecology, evolution and the functioning of living organisms in interaction with their environment, from the individual scale to that of the ecosystem or the biosphere. This course involves theoretical courses, practical work and visits (e.g. Natural History museums).
It is divided into 2 AAs:
SBIOG967: Vertebrate Comparative Anatomy Part (in addition to the Bac 2 Zoology course):
*Course 1: General presentation of vertebrates (Craniata)
*Course 2 and 3: Skulls and skeletons
*Course 4: The integument and dander
*Course 5: The respiratory system
Excursion : Visit of the Museum of Zoology of the ULB
SBIOG967 : Biodiversity and Ecology
*Course 1 : General organization of the Biosphere
*Course 2 : Ecology of individuals and populations
*Course 3 : Community Ecology
*Course 4: Ecosystem Dynamics
*Course 5: Conservation Biology
*TP 1: Methodological introduction - herbarium and insect box
*Course 2: Excursion to the Piges slag heap
*Course 3: Field trip - characterization of bioindicators in a river
*TP4: Field trip - tides in the North Sea
*TP5: Field trip - nature reserve
*A report associated with an insect box and a herbarium, presentation and evaluation at the exam
Prior Experience
Notions of General Biology and Zoology (Biology courses BA1 and 2)
Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 UE assessment
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
The exam consists of a blended assessment involving an oral exam and a face-to-face presentation by the student with the instructors.
Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q2 UE assessment
In case of a grade of AA lower than 10/20, the final grade of the UE will correspond to the lowest grade of the AA
Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
The examination consists of a mixed assessment of written exercises and a face-to-face oral examination with the teachers.
Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment
In case of a grade of AA lower than 10/20, the final grade of the UE will correspond to the lowest grade of the AA
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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S-BIOG-929 |
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S-BIOG-967 |
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Mode of delivery
AA | Mode of delivery |
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S-BIOG-929 |
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S-BIOG-967 |
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Required Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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S-BIOG-929 | -Syllabi -PDF version of the powerpoint slides -Audioguide (Museum visit) |
S-BIOG-967 | Not applicable |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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S-BIOG-929 | 3D VR Glasses |
S-BIOG-967 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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S-BIOG-929 | Not applicable |
S-BIOG-967 | Not applicable |