Biology of Marine Mammals

Part I : Ecology and Ecotoxicology

The class will be in English.
This class is a introduction to the ecology and ecotoxicology of marine mammals.
Furthermore, specific seminars on marine mammals will given by invited lecturers/researchers. 

Part II : pathology and necropsies

Theorical lecture consists of a general presentation of marine mammal causes of death in general and more obviously for the North Sea as well as most relevant threats. Personal work should be done individually on a specific topic defined in collaboration with the teacher

Part I : Ecology and Ecotoxicology

1. General introduction to marine mammals and their adaptation to their aquatic life 2. Anthropogenic threaths on marine mammals, specifically chemical pollution. 

Part II : pathology and necropsies

The main objectives are to familiarize the student with the most frequent causes of death and threats for marine mammals as well as to present conceepts of veterinary pathology for the participation at the practicals (necropsies)

Part I : Ecology and Ecotoxicology

Basic knowledge is required in biology, zoology and ecotoxicology.
The student are advised to follow also the class "Marine Ecotoxicology". 

Part II : pathology and necropsies

The prerequisites include animals ecology, biology, physiology, morphology and biochemistry.

Part I : Ecology and Ecotoxicology

• Oral courses in English.
• Working groups. 
• Seminars: invited lecturer (ULg and abroad) will present their research on marine mammals.

Part II : pathology and necropsies

Lectures are organized at the Veterinary Faculty (Powerpoint slide show) while practicals are organized at the necropsy room where student will be in charge individually of a cetacean or seal necropsy.

Part I : Ecology and Ecotoxicology

face-to-face

Part II : pathology and necropsies

Lecture is a slide presentation and an individual work. Related documents are available on the web.

Part I : Ecology and Ecotoxicology

Power-point files and reference files will be available on eCampus (PDFs).

Part II : pathology and necropsies

Lecture slides as powerpoint presentation are provided by the professor.

Part I : Ecology and Ecotoxicology

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

oral exam


Additional information:

The student will have to prepare a scientific talk on an approved topic in relation with the content of the course. The student will have to present a speed talk and will be evaluated on the quality of the presentation, the scientific content and his/her ability to respond questions related to the theory given during the course. 

Examinators: Krishna Das and Thierry Jauniaux

Evaluation will be in English. 

Part II : pathology and necropsies

An exam is organized during the second part of the academic year and will consider lectures, practicals and the individual work.

Part I : Ecology and Ecotoxicology

First quadrimester

Part II : pathology and necropsies

Lectures are organized at the Veterinary Faculty and necropsies are organized at the necropsy room of the same faculty.

Part I : Ecology and Ecotoxicology

Secrétariat : Mariella Lunetta - Institut de Chimie B6c - Tél : 04/366.50.62 - M.lunetta@ulg.ac.be
 
Krishna Das - PhD krishna.das@uliege.be  Available Friday afternoon for questions (on appointment) or at the end of the class. 

Part II : pathology and necropsies

T. Jauniaux:
email: t.jauniaux@ulg.ac.be
phone: +32 43664075