Animal ecophysiology

Teacher(s)

Dennis Alice (compensates Rees Jean-François); Rees Jean-François;

Language

English
> French-friendly

Prerequisites

To follow this course, it is necessary to master the knowledge and skills developed in the course LBIO1112 - Organism biology: plants and animals/

Main themes

This course analyzes how animals are influenced by their physico-chemical environment and the adaptations they implement to regulate homeostasis and ensure the normal functioning of their tissues and organs.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	By the end of this course, the student will be able to: understand how the physico-chemical characteristics of the environment can influence the normal functioning of animals, understand the adaptive responses implemented by animals at the biochemical, physiological, and behavioral levels, integrate the various adaptations required for life in specific environments.

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