Animal ecophysiology

lbio1253  2021-2022  Louvain-la-Neuve

Animal ecophysiology
2.00 credits
20.0 h + 10.0 h
Q2

This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2021-2022
Teacher(s)
Rees Jean-François;
Language
French
Content
This activity investigates the physico-chemical characteristics of the environment and their impacts on animals. This includes the effects of temperature, pressure, light, availability of water, salts, oxygen availability and pH.
The adaptation of organisms to specific ecosystems: fresh / marine waters, intertidal and deep zones, terrestrial environments, deserts, high altitudes, cold environments, ..) will be discussed.
Teaching methods
Lectures, made available on-line 
Evaluation methods
The evaluation is carried out on an ongoing basis. After each lesson, participants create two questions relating to the subject matter. These two questions are peer-tested, commented on so that they can be improved. These questions, once validated, are used for the (online) assessment.
There is no final exam, except for those who have not  achieved the objectives during the semester.
Faculty or entity
BIOL


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Additionnal module in Biology