Integrated Biology of Marine Mammals

Cross-disciplinary course providing general and scientific knowledge of marine mammals 

The aim of this cross-disciplinary course is to acquire integrative and transdisciplinary scientific knowledge (paleontology, phylogeny, evolutionary history, embryology, anatomical and physiological adaptations, bioacoustics, behaviors, ecology, threats and conservation, SHS (current and past interactions with humans)), using marine mammal biological models (cetaceans, pinnipeds, sirenians, polar bears, sea otters) as a common thread.

In particular, this unit enables students to mobilize key concepts acquired in various other disciplinary units (ecol/ evol/ BO), reinvesting them and transferring them to a specific taxonomic group.

Recommended prerequisites* : General knowledge of biology and ecology

1 written paper (1h30)/ 2 sessions: 80% of the cost

1 oral: 20% discount

Hourly volumes* :

            CM: 18

            TD : 10.5

            TP: 4.5

            Land : 3

Manager*: Aurélie Célérier and Bastien Mérigot

Administrative contact(s) : aurelie.celerier @ umontpellier.fr (aurelie.celerier @ umontpellier.fr) 04 67 61 33 17