Tools and methods for reconstructing paleoenvironments

ORPAL is an ecology course in APP (1/3 fieldwork and 2/3 lab work). Based on ecological concepts and methods, this course aims to explore historical ecology (the study of interactions between humans and their environment over varying time periods) and its main applications in paleoecology, from defining the issue field sampling, data acquisition, to interpretation and writing a scientific article (see https://biologie-ecologie.com/exemples-travaux/). This course is an interesting theoretical and experimental prerequisite for the ACCES, CEPAGE, PALEONTOLOGY, ECOSYSTEMS, or BIOGET programs.

-basic concepts in ecology,

-basic concepts in data analysis,

-traditional analytical skills

-Develop strong skills in field ecology,

-Acquire a transdisciplinary perspective in environmental sciences,

-Be able to apply and implement a methodological and analytical protocol,

-Knowing how to successfully complete a project within a group,

-Know how to write an article following specific writing standards,

-Be able to develop logical arguments with a critical mind,

-Be able to present your findings orally in a way that is understandable and accessible to a wide audience.