Duration
Ecology and dynamics of fresh water fish populations : 10h Th
Aquatic macro-invertebrates and bioindications : 9h Th
Number of credits
| Master in forests and natural areas engineering, professional focus | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Ecology and dynamics of fresh water fish populations : Michaël Ovidio
Aquatic macro-invertebrates and bioindications : Rudy Caparros Megido, Frédéric Francis
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Ecology and dynamics of fresh water fish populations
The course addressed the theoretical concepts and practical-technological tools it is important to know to apprehend the study of the ecology of fish in rivers, at the individual and populational level.Inland water rivers are undergoing many anthropogenic pressures that have major impacts on fisheries resources and fishing activities.Solutions are proposed to conciliate the uses and services provided by rivers (hydroelectricity, navigation, irrigation, tourism, etc.) and the protection of fish resources.
Aquatic macro-invertebrates and bioindications
This course, organized in the form of theoretical classes, aims to acquire skills in the following topics:
Biology and identification of freshwater macroinvertebrates,
Bioindication methods
Aquatic Ecotoxicology : Pollutants and their impact on Physiology of the aquatic organisms and Biological quality of the ecosystem
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Ecology and dynamics of fresh water fish populations
Learning basic knowledges of the ecology of inland water fish in order to apprehend the thoughtful management of their populations in a context of numerous and varied anthropic pressures.
Aquatic macro-invertebrates and bioindications
Understand the general biology of macroinvertebrates.
Become familiar with the different bioindication methods and their limitations.
Know the biology of insects used in fish feeding.
At the end of the course, the student should be able to
- Know the biology and identify the main species of macroinvertebrates
- Know bioindication techniques
- Identify the risks related to the use of specific products for freshwater habitats
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Ecology and dynamics of fresh water fish populations
Basic knowledge of animal biology.
Knowledge of the French language.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Ecology and dynamics of fresh water fish populations
Lecures
Aquatic macro-invertebrates and bioindications
Courses on GxABT site : 9h
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Ecology and dynamics of fresh water fish populations
Physical presence strongly recommended.
Aquatic macro-invertebrates and bioindications
Blended learning
Additional information:
Face-to-face / virtual courses by visioconference
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Ecology and dynamics of fresh water fish populations
Power Point slide shows available. It is recommended to take notes
Ecology and dynamics of fresh water fish populations
Written exam.
Aquatic macro-invertebrates and bioindications
Any session :
- In-person
written exam
- Remote
written exam ( open-ended questions )
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
Written examination on whole activities
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Ecology and dynamics of fresh water fish populations
A respectful interaction between the professor and the students is the best for the atmosphere during the theoretical classes. It is requested to arrive on time and not to devote the attendance to theoritical course to parallel activities with no relation with the teaching activity.
Contacts
Ecology and dynamics of fresh water fish populations
Prof. Michaël OVIDIO
Management of Aquatic Resources and Aquaculture. - UR FOCUS
Laboratory of Fish Demography and Hydroecology
Tel: 04/3665027 Secretary 04/3665081
Aquatic macro-invertebrates and bioindications
Rudy CAPARROS MEGIDO; Professor Frederic FRANCIS
Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, Entomology
r.caparros@uliege.be; Frederic.Francis@uliege.be