Global change ecology

Teacher(s)

Van Dyck Hans;

Language

English

Content

This teaching unit consists in analyzing and understanding the current field of global change (climate change, generalized urbanization, deforestation, etc.). The expression "global changes" refers to all the changes that are observed on the scale of the entire planet. Changing demographics or the emergence of a generalized urban way of life are societal phenomena, while climate change or the accelerated loss of biodiversity relate to the environment. While most of these changes have their origin in the emergence of modern industrial society, some of them may be much older: overexploitation of land and the phenomena of erosion, even desertification, which accompany it are multi-millennial issues.

Teaching methods

There is a theoretical part (classroom course with several interactions) and an individual book reading assignment. The choice of the 'classical' book in the field is imposed by the lecturer.  
Lectures are in english.

Evaluation methods

There is a written exam on the theoretical part of the course as well as on the individual practical part of the course (i.e. the book reading assignment) with open questions (comprehension questions).

Online resources

Website MOODLE

Teaching materials

• Diapositives et articles scientifiques (sur Moodle)

Faculty or entity

BIOL