Introduction to molecular ecology

Molecular tools are an integral part of studies to describe and characterize biodiversity. The course will present various molecular approaches (barcoding, metabarcoding and environmental DNA, etc.) to describe, characterize and quantify this diversity at intra- or interspecific, population or ecosystem levels, and (2) to present their fields of application at different scales of time and space. The course will include practical aspects aimed at learning about, implementing, analyzing and reporting on these techniques. Group work in interaction with researchers and teacher-researchers will be privileged.

Specific Skills:

- Use molecular biology technique(s) to generate molecular data;

- analyze molecular data, especially in terms of diversity

General Skills:

- Mobilize the fundamental concepts and technologies of molecular biology to deal with an eco-evolutionary problem related to the analysis of diversity and/or analyze a research or presentation document

- Interpreting experimental data

- Identify the different steps of an experimental approach

- Be able to develop a logical argument with a critical mind

- Take charge of a TP project

- Identify the specific regulations and implement the main preventive measures in terms of health and safety.