Tropical ecosystems management

Duration

12h Th, 2h SEM

Number of credits

Lecturer

Jean-Louis Doucet

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The objective of this course is to give basic knowledge on tropical ecosystems: phytogeography, origin, evolution, threats and management. It is divided in 4 chapters:


Chapter 1: Plant communities and latitudinal gradients
Chapter 2. Deforestation and forest degradation
Chapter 3. Sustainable management of tropical forests
Chapter 4. Agroforestry as a solution in highly anthropized areas?

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

After completing the course the student is expected to: . be able to describe the main vegetation types; . be able to identify the major threats; . be able to suggest adapted management.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Basic knowledge on ecology and botany required.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face and many discussions with students who have to share their experiences.

Recommended or required readings

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

oral exam


Additional information:

Oral examination: the student will have 15 minutes to present the ecosystem where he/she will perform his master thesis (main characteristics, anthrogenic impacts, management methods).Then he will be questioned for max. 15 minutes. 

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Contacts

DOUCET Jean-Louis (Professor)
Foresterie tropicale
Gestion des Ressources forestières
Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech
Passage des Déportés, 2
5030 Gembloux
+ 32 81 622342
jldoucet@uliege.be

Association of one or more MOOCs

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