Integrated ecology field course

lboe2114  2025-2026  Louvain-la-Neuve

Integrated ecology field course
4.00 credits
67.5 h + 90.0 h
Q1
Language
French
Prerequisites
This course is closely integrated with « LBOE2196 Experimental design ». Both courses must be followed together by students, unless one course has already been credited in the student program
Main themes
This field course is aimed to familiarize the students with the scientific research approach in field ecology, both terrestrial and aquatic. It is based on a residential stay where groups of students define their own ecological questions and design and perform a field experiment to answer them. Students therefore further develop their knowledge of ecological concepts, their expertise in scientific research and their professional attitude.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

Contribution of the teaching unit to the program's AA reference framework
In line with the BOE2M program's competency framework, this teaching unit contributes to the development and acquisition of the following skills: 
1 (1.3), 3 (3.1-3.6), 4 (4.1-4.4), 5 (5.1-5.3), 6 (6.1-6.4)
 
Course-specific learning outcomes :
The student knows how to approach a scientific question in ecology through field ecology approaches, is able to interpret the results correctly, while adopting a proactive, engaged, and professional attitude.
 
Faculty or entity


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

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Biology of Organisms and Ecology

Master [60] in Biology