ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Description
Transversal course allowing the acquisition of general and scientific knowledge on marine mammals
Objectives
The objective of this cross-disciplinary course is the acquisition of integrative and transdisciplinary scientific knowledge (paleontology, phylogeny, evolutionary history, embryology, anatomical and physiological adaptations, bioacoustics, behaviors, ecology, threats and conservation, social and human sciences (current and past interactions with humans)) using as a common thread biological models of marine mammals (cetaceans, pinnipeds, mermaids, polar bears, sea otters).
This UE allows students to mobilize key concepts acquired in various other disciplinary UEs (ecol/ evol/ BO) to reinvest them and transfer them to a particular taxonomic group.
Necessary pre-requisites
Recommended prerequisites*: General knowledge of biology and ecology
Knowledge control
1 written (1h30)/ 2 sessions : 80% of the total
1 oral: 20% of the total
Additional 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