 | Study programme 2018-2019 | Français | |
 | Marine Ecology | ||
Programme component of Bachelor's Degree in Biology à la Faculty of Science |
| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| US-B3-SCBIOL-008-M | Compulsory UE | GROSJEAN Philippe | S807 - Ecologie numérique des milieux aquatiques |
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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 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 | 2nd term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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| S-BIOG-068 | Marine Ecology | 15 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Acquire, understand and use knowledge in the fields of biology and other fields
- Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of life to understand questions and solve situations related to biology
- Integrate knowledge from other fields of knowledge with biology (earth science, physics, chemistry, mathematics), in a critical way, to foster an interdisciplinary approach
- Solve issues relevant to biology
- Make accurate observations in the context of activities in the field and in the laboratory
- Apply a scientific approach and critical thinking
- Work with efficiency / accuracy / precision
- Develop critical thinking, test and monitor conclusions understanding the domain of validity, and explore alternative hypotheses
- Develop autonomy, set training objectives and make choices to achieve them
- Organise time and work, individually and in groups
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).
Content of UE
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.
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
- Presentation and/or works
- Oral Examination
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
Evaluated presentation about the trip to Nausicaa. Two questions on the course to be prepared in 20min and to expose, then, discussion around the exposed subjects.
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
- Oral examination
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Two questions on the course to be prepared in 20min and to expose, then, discsussion around the exposed subjects.
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| S-BIOG-068 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| S-BIOG-068 |
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Required Reading
| AA | |
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| S-BIOG-068 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-BIOG-068 | Not applicable |
Recommended Reading
| AA | |
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| S-BIOG-068 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-BIOG-068 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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| S-BIOG-068 | Ford, T.E., 1993. Aquatic microbiology. An ecological approach. Blackwell Scientific, Boston. 518pp. Frontier, S. & D. Pichot-Viale, 1993. Ecosystèmes. Structure, fonctionnement, évolution (2ème ed.). Masson, Paris. 447pp. Glémarec, M., 2007. Qu'est-ce que la biologie marine. De la biologie marine à l'océanographie biologique. Vuibert, Adapt-Snes, Paris, 187pp. Valiela, I., 1995. Marine ecological processes (2nd ed.). Springer, New York. 686pp. |
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-068 | Authorized |