Animal ecophysiology

Teacher(s)

Rees Jean-François;

Language

French

Prerequisites

To follow this course, it is necessary to master the knowledge and skills developed in the course LBIO1112

Content

This activity investigates the physico-chemical characteristics of the environment and their impacts on animals. This includes the effects of temperature, pressure, light, availability of water, salts, oxygen availability and pH.
The adaptation of organisms to specific ecosystems: fresh / marine waters, intertidal and deep zones, terrestrial environments, deserts, high altitudes, cold environments, ..) will be discussed.

Teaching methods

Lectures, made available on-line 

Evaluation methods

The evaluation is carried out on an ongoing basis. After each lesson, participants create two questions relating to the subject matter. These two questions are peer-tested, commented on so that they can be improved. These questions, once validated, are used for the (online) assessment.
There is no final exam, except for those who have not  achieved the objectives during the semester.

Faculty or entity

BIOL