ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Description
The aim of this teaching unit is to take an integrative approach to animal behavior, in the light of Tinbergen's four "whys", from ontogeny to evolution: from ontogeny and neurobiological causes to evolution and biological functions. In addition to historical, conceptual and methodological contributions, students will be coached to apprehend the diversity of traits involved, as well as the diversity of approaches and associated scientific questioning.
Necessary prerequisites
Majors L1, L2, L3S5
Knowledge control
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100% |
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Further information
Manager(s) : Aurélie CELERIER (Bio-MV) ; Olivier DURIEZ (BE)
Contact details of manager(s) (tel/mail) : aurelie.celerier @ umontpellier.fr @; olivier.duriez @ umontpellier.fr @;
Target skills
Disciplinary skills
- Know and be able to apply the different approaches and tools used in evolutionary biology and ecology: observation, sampling, experimentation, modelling and statistical analysis.
- Applications of organismal biology, evolutionary biology and ecology (health, agronomy, conservation, restoration)
- Know the relationships between genotype and phenotype (morpho-anatomy, behavior, interactions) and how they evolve.
- Understanding the interactions between species in communities and their role in the structure and dynamics of biodiversity
- Understand the impact of stress and natural and anthropogenic disturbances on biodiversity (from the organism to the biosphere)
- Understand the main applications of ecology (health, agronomy, conservation, restoration)
- Knowledge of major physiological functions and their diversity, in interaction with the biotic or abiotic environment
Cross-disciplinary skills
- Know and know how to apply the different approaches and tools used in evolutionary biology and ecology: observation, sampling, experimentation and statistical analysis.
- English: know the scientific vocabulary associated with the disciplines, understand a simple written or oral scientific documentary source, be able to understand a document for the general public in English (written, oral or video).
- Mobilize concepts and tools from different disciplines to analyze a document, an observation or the results of an experiment.
- Be able to develop a logical argument with a critical mind (limits, confrontation with the biblio, defense of a point of view)
- Give an oral presentation and write a scientific report, using illustrations and a presentation adapted to the audience concerned, with the help of appropriate IT tools.
- Propose a problem, propose and implement an observation approach, a sampling plan or an experimental approach, and analyze the resulting data, using IT tools for data entry, analysis and storage.
- Successful project management within a group
- Ability to work independently, adapt to a new context and take relevant initiatives
- Knowing how to position yourself in a group with the aim of implementing the project, knowing how to listen and exchange ideas
- Respect others as well as the equipment and organizations you work with