Ecology of tropical forests

Module objectives :

Acquire the knowledge needed to understand recent advances and current debates in the ecology of tropical plant communities, as a basis for assessing environmental policies and projects.

Module content :

The module provides an introduction to the structure and functioning of tropical forest and savanna ecosystems. It discusses the determinants, characteristics and certain consequences in terms of management and conservation. It also addresses some of the ecological controversies surrounding tropical forest ecosystems.

Teaching and learning methods : 

- Course (6 hours)

- Thematic bibliographical analyses by groups (12 hours) and discussion during presentations with external experts (8 hours).

Scientific basis for the ecological management of tropical forests and their resources, and a critical assessment of actions taken in the field of tropical forest and resource management, both locally and internationally.

100% continuous assessment