Ecology and society

Teacher(s)

Van Dyck Hans;

Language

French

Prerequisites

The student has a basic understanding of ecology, evolution and the societal challenges linked to the biodiversity crisis

Main themes

Societal challenges in the face of the biodiversity crisis. Ecology, evolution, and politics. Public debate, journalism and scientific communication.

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, 2, 5, 6, 7
2	Course-specific learning outcomes : The student is aware of how scientific knowledge and insights of ecology, evolution and conservation biology interact with the interests, tensions and choices of society (e.g. stakeholders, policy makers, lobby groups, general public, etc.) The student is familiar with the opportunities and pitfalls of communicating and popularizing science in the fields of ecology, evolution and conservation biology.

Content

The main goal of the course is to initiate a critical and scientific analysis of current environmental and ecological problems.
Different aspects will be addressed such as climate change, the biodiversity crisis, pollution, waste of resources.
We will also work on the search for solutions.
The students will prepare a synthesis on one of the topics discussed.

Teaching methods

The material is analyzed through lectures, readings, film analysis, and personal work.

Evaluation methods

Written report with oral presentation.

Other information

Support :
press cuttings, scientific articles

Online resources

Course materials will be provided via the course's online moodle platform.
Moodle is also used to exchange information about the organization of the course.

Faculty or entity

> BIOL