Ecology and Society

A course designed to link theoretical ecology, its practical application, and regional challenges as perceived by stakeholders in society. Built around a format that combines theoretical lectures covering the fundamentals necessary for understanding on-the-ground issues (ecosystem dynamics, anthropogenic impacts, socio-ecosystem resilience, in situ conservation, etc.), this course unit includes several field components (each consisting of a preparatory tutorial and an “active” field trip). Visits to these areas will provide opportunities to meet stakeholders (managers, elected officials, nonprofit organizations, shepherds, etc.) whose perspectives help students understand how ecological issues shape their actions and, in turn, how those actions impact biodiversity, its dynamics, and its distribution.

Know how to design, conduct, and analyze data from a semi-structured interview. Be familiar with sociological tools as applied to ecological issues. In the field, be able to conduct integrative analyses of landscapes, infer dynamics, and examine the anthropogenic component.

Basic concepts in ecology and the biology of organisms.

Comprehensive ongoing assessment: 100%

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 12:00 a.m.

            TD: 12:00 p.m.

            Practical Training: 0 hours

            Field: 6 p.m.

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            SPS: 12:00 a.m.

            Seminars: 0 hours

            Excluding UM: 0 h