Ecology II

Teacher(s)

Mahy Grégory;

Language

English
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Prerequisites

To follow this course, it is necessary to master the knowledge and skills developed in the course LBIO1117 (Ecology I)

Main themes

The course develops the processes that govern the structuring of ecological systems at different levels of organisation: populations, communities, ecosystems. The basics of quantifying ecological processes are developed in relation to biodiversity conservation issues: species conservation, specific diversity and ecological restoration, ecosystem services.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	Explain the fundamental principles of ecology, including interactions between organisms and their environment, population dynamics, and community structure. Identify the main variables of an ecological system in order to develop a relevant quantitative analysis of the relationships between the elements of the biocoenosis and the biotope.

Content

ECOLOGICAL NICHE: Species conservation and bioindicators
POPULATIONS: Quantifying the structure and spatio-temporal dynamics of species populations, demographic strategies.
INTERACTIONS BETWEEN SPECIES: Diversity of interspecific interactions and their role in population regulation.
COMMUNITIES: Understanding species assemblages, quantifying their specific diversity, understanding the functional composition of communities.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Practical work on the characterisation of plant communities.

Evaluation methods

Written examination with definitions and open-ended questions requiring restitution and reflection.
Practical work report.

Faculty or entity

> BIOL