Advanced Ecology of Ecosystems

ORPAL is a course offered as a combined program (1/3 fieldwork and 2/3 laboratory practicals). The work, carried out in pairs or groups of three under the supervision of an instructor, covers the entire research process, from defining the research question and collecting samples in the field, data collection, through interpretation, the writing of a scientific article (see https://biologie-ecologie.com/exemples-travaux/), and the oral presentation of the results.

'ORPAM takes place during the first few weeks of the semester. This course unit begins with a 3-day field training session (24 hours—orientation workshop) and continues with a short laboratory workshop (24 hours). The course unit concludes with the writing of a popular science article and an oral presentation of the results.

" - A solid understanding of the key concepts of ecosystem ecology and functional ecology;

- Understand the theoretical and operational framework for using species' functional traits in relation to ecosystem functioning;

- Understand the basics of soil ecology and the soil-vegetation interface;

- Understand the physiological and behavioral adaptations of an organism in response to changes in its environment;

- Understand and be able to apply the tools used to study life history traits and ecophysiological measures;

- Understand the methodological foundations and know how to conduct experimental studies in ecosystem ecology."

Skills acquired in the EU course on ecology as part of the core curriculum for the M1 BEE program.

Comprehensive ongoing assessment: 100%