Macroecology / biogeography

How is biodiversity distributed on Earth? What ecological, evolutionary and historical factors determine these patterns of biodiversity distribution? What changes have human activities brought about in the global distribution of biodiversity? In this course, we will study the role of spatio-temporal variations in the global environment on biodiversity dynamics. In particular, we will examine the influence of long-term climatic cycles on the past and present diversity of organisms. We will also look at the impact of human activities and global change on biodiversity on a planetary scale.

"- Understanding the links between biogeography, macroecology, macroevolution and conservation biology ;

- Acquire an approach to ecology that links multiple scales of space and time, as well as functional and evolutionary aspects;

- Acquiring a multidisciplinary approach to the study of biodiversity."

Basic knowledge of community ecology and evolutionary biology

100% continuous assessment