ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Description
Cross-disciplinary course providing general and scientific knowledge of marine mammals
Objectives
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.
Necessary prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites* : General knowledge of biology and ecology
Knowledge control
1 written paper (1h30)/ 2 sessions: 80% of the cost
1 oral: 20% discount
Further information
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 @ 04 67 61 33 17