Thermal ecology

lboe2151  2025-2026  Louvain-la-Neuve

Thermal ecology
2.00 credits
22.5 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Language
English
Prerequisites
The student has basic knowledge in ecology and evolutionary biology
Main themes
Organismal thermoregulation and water balance maintenance, ecophysiology and behaviour, microclimate, climate change, thermal and hydric stress
Learning outcomes

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

1 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, 3, 7
 
2 Course-specific learning outcomes :
The student masters advanced knowledge and insights in thermal and hydric ecology, evolution and is able to discuss the significance of such knowledge and insights in a context of global change and conservation biology.
 
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

Master [120] in Geography : General