Master in biology of organisms and ecology (120 ECTS)

Block 1

Compulsory courses
Code	Détails	Organisation	Théorie	Pratique	Autres	Crédits
Specialised courses in Biology and Ecology
BIOL0852-1	Ecosystems and climate change Monique Carnol	Q2	24	16	-	3
BIOL0810-2	Conservation biology Nicolas Magain	Q2	40	-	-	4
BIOL0808-2	Functional morphology	Q1				4
	Marine vertebrates Eric Parmentier			15	10	-
	Birds, mammals, biomimicry - [1d Field work] Eric Parmentier			10	15	[+]
PALE0209-1	Paleontology	Q1				3
	Micropaleontology Emmanuelle Javaux			10	-	-
	Macropaleontology Valentin Fischer, Cyrille Prestianni			15	5	-
BIOL0866-1	Ecophysiology Claire Périlleux, Jean-Christophe Plumier	Q1	25	15	-	3
Specialised courses in basic Ethology and applied to population management
BIOL0856-1	Experimental designs and data processing Bruno Frederich, Alain Hambuckers	Q1	-	20	-	3
BIOL2213-1	Behavioural ecology Mathieu Denoël, Laurane Winandy	Q1	20	-	-	3
Specialised courses in applied Ecology and Ecotoxicology
ENVT3045-1	Ecosystems : conditions, anthropic impacts and management - [22h Classe inversée] Dorothée Denayer, Célia Joaquim-Justo	Q2	26	-	[+]	3
BIOL0854-1	Ecotoxicology (english language) Célia Joaquim-Justo, Yves Marneffe	Q1	20	18	-	4
Population study and phylogenetics
BIOL0812-2	Biogeography Alain Vanderpoorten	Q2	25	-	-	3
GENE0446-2	Population genetics Johan Michaux, Claire Remacle	Q1	25	15	-	4
GENE0448-1	Phylogenetic methods Denis Baurain	Q1	20	15	-	3
BIOL2041-1	Taxonomy and animal phylogeny Loïc Michel	Q1	35	25	-	5
BIOL2040-1	Taxonomy and phylogeny of chlorophyll lines Nicolas Magain	Q2	25	12	-	4
Transversal training
AESS0320-1	Initiation to biology didactics Marie-Noëlle Hindryckx	TA	20	20	-	3

Optional courses

In agreement with the Jury, choose 2 courses for a total of 8 credits among:
Code	Détails	Organisation	Théorie	Pratique	Autres	Crédits
SSTG0046-1	Naturalistic building upon applied in conservation - [8d Field work] Nicolas Magain	TA	-	-	[+]	4
SSTG0066-1	Internship: ecology applied to monitoring and preserving biodiversity - [8d Field work] Mathieu Denoël, Bruno Frederich, Nicolas Magain, Loïc Michel, Laurane Winandy	TA	-	-	[+]	4
SSTG0024-1	Training: biodiversity, phylogeny and ecology - [10d Field work] Bruno Frederich, Véronique Goosse, Alain Hambuckers, Loïc Michel, Stéphane Roberty, Laurane Winandy	TA	-	-	[+]	5
SSTG0064-1	Applied biogeography - [6d Field work] Alain Vanderpoorten	TA	-	-	[+]	3
SSTG0053-1	Integrated ethometry internship - [4d Field work] Fany Brotcorne, Mathieu Denoël	Q2	-	10	[+]	3

Block 2

Compulsory courses
Code	Détails	Organisation	Théorie	Pratique	Autres	Crédits

SMEM0013-1	Final thesis Collégialité	TA	-	-	-	27
Notice : Students who handle animals within the framework of their dissertation must have the Certificate in laboratory animal sciences, grade: animal biotechnologist. Prof. Mathieu DENOEL).
DOCU0462-1	Preparing a dissertation in the biology of organisms and ecology - [15h Monitored workshops] Monique Carnol	Q1	15	-	[+]	3

Optional courses

Choose one focus from the following :

Research Focus

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Théorie

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Choose one module from :

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Module: Basic ethology and applied to population management

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Organisation

Théorie

Pratique

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Crédits

Choose courses for a minimum of 15 credits from:
Code	Détails	Organisation	Théorie	Pratique	Autres	Crédits
General courses in ethology
BIOL1063-1	Social ethology Fany Brotcorne, Laurane Winandy	Q1	30	-	-	5
PSYC0063-1	Behavioural neuroendocrinology Charlotte Cornil	Q1	30	-	-	5
BIOL0857-1	Behavioural neuroscience and animal cognition Mohamed Ali Bahri, André Ferrara, Gilles Vandewalle	Q1	18	12	-	5
BIOL0858-1	Animal communication Fany Brotcorne, Eric Parmentier, Jean-Christophe Plumier	Q1	20	10	-	5
ANTH0057-1	Anthropology of the nature of animals Véronique Servais	Q1	30	-	-	5
Ethology of wildlife and management of fauna
BIOL1064-1	Behavioural primatology Fany Brotcorne	Q1	30	-	-	5
RAVT0002-2	Eco-ethology and wildlife conservation - [1d Field work] Pascal Poncin	Q2	20	-	[+]	5
VETE0014-1	Domestic Animal Behaviour Science Marc Vandenheede	Q1	32	-	-	5
BIOL0859-1	Insect behaviour Frédéric Francis, François Verheggen	Q1	20	10	-	5
ZOOL2021-1	Ecology and dynamics of freshwater fish populations	Q1				5
	Theory Michaël Ovidio			10	-	-
	Practice Michaël Ovidio			-	20	-
SSTG0062-1	Internship: Ecology and the conservation of freshwater communities and amphibians - [13d Field work] Mathieu Denoël	TA	-	-	[+]	5

Module: Biology, Ecology and Ecotoxicology

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Théorie

Pratique

Autres

Crédits

Choose courses for a minimum of 15 credits from:
Code	Détails	Organisation	Théorie	Pratique	Autres	Crédits
Applied ecology and ecotoxicology
BIOL0860-1	Soil ecotoxicology and bioremediation Monique Carnol, Marc Hanikenne, Célia Joaquim-Justo	Q1	24	12	-	5
BIOL0861-1	Integrated management of entomological biodiversity Rudy Caparros Megido, Frédéric Francis	Q1	15	15	-	5
OCEA0084-1	Marine ecotoxicology (english language) - [15h Monitored workshops] Krishna Das	Q1	15	-	[+]	5
BIOL0862-1	Quantification of the environmental risk associated with pollutants and decision-making (english language) Célia Joaquim-Justo	Q1	16	8	-	5
OCEA0227-1	Tools for analysis and assistance for integrated management Jean-François Deliège, Sylvie Gobert	Q1	15	15	-	5
Biology and Ecology
BOTA0410-1	Phylogeny of eukaryotes Denis Baurain	Q1	30	-	-	5
BIOL0025-1	Animal symbiosis Stéphane Roberty	Q1	15	15	-	5
BIOL0030-1	Modeling dynamical biological systems (english language) - [15h Monitored workshops] Marilaure Grégoire, Patrick Meyer	Q1	15	-	[+]	5
OCEA0085-1	Methods of investigation, observation and analysis of marine plankton - [12h Monitored workshops] Anne Goffart	Q1	10	5	[+]	5
OCEA0223-1	Biodiversity of tropical coastal regions: study and intercultural context - [12d Field work] Bruno Frederich, Gilles Lepoint, Aliénor Pirlet, Richard Rasolofonirina	Q2	10	-	[+]	5
BIOL0820-1	Morphological specific aspects of vertebrates : functional approach Eric Parmentier	Q2	30	-	-	5
CHIM9212-1	Biological applications of radioelements Philippe Compère	Q2	30	-	-	5
BIOL2042-1	Population Biology - [3d Field work] Johan Michaux	Q2	10	-	[+]	5
BIOL0821-1	Natural Biomaterials : ultrastructural and functional aspects Philippe Compère	Q2	30	-	-	5
GBIO0022-1	Biomimicry (english language) - [45h Projet] Philippe Compère, Tristan Gilet, Davide Ruffoni	TA	15	-	[+]	5
GEOG0238-5	Geographical Information Systems, Introduction Roland Billen, François Jonard	Q1	15	15	-	5

With the jury's agreement, choose courses for a maximum of 15 credits from the module courses or the list of optional courses. It is recommended to choose a maximum of courses in the same module.

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[...]

the module courses:

[...]

the optional courses list:

HAAR0091-1	Archaeozoology Annick Gabriel	Q1	15	15	-	3
GEOL0099-1	Biodiversity and extinctions (english language) - [2d Field work] Valentin Fischer	Q1	25	-	[+]	3
GEOL1022-2	Origin and early evolution of life (english language) Emmanuelle Javaux	Q1	20	10	-	3
GEOL0263-1	Astrobiology (english language) Vincianne Debaille, Véronique Dehant, Emmanuelle Javaux, Yaël Nazé, Annick Wilmotte	Q2	45	-	-	3
BIOL0114-4	Electronic microscopies, Part A Philippe Compère	Q2	15	-	-	3
CHIM9236-1	Microstructure of materials : characterization techniques, Part A Catherine Henrist	Q2	15	-	-	3
NEUR0434-1	Functional Neuroanatomy Jean-Christophe Plumier	Q2	30	-	-	3
BIOL0822-1	Environmental physiology (english language) Jean-Christophe Plumier	Q1	10	20	-	3
BIOL0823-1	Ultrastructural cytochemistry Philippe Compère, Marc Thiry	Q2	30	-	-	3
OCEA0083-1	Physiology and biochemistry of the marine animals (english language) Philippe Compère	Q1	15	15	-	3
GENE0003-1	Genomics Marc Hanikenne	Q2	20	-	-	3
OCEA0226-1	Introduction to aquaculture Carole Rougeot	Q1	30	-	-	3
GENE0441-1	Organelle genetics	Q2				3
	Part A Claire Remacle			15	-	-
	Part B Claire Remacle			15	-	-
LABO0432-1	Techniques for cells and tissue cultures Erik Maquoi	Q1	8	20	-	3
ZOOL0230-2	Methods to count and monitor freshwater fish populations - [4d Field work] Michaël Ovidio	Q2	10	-	[+]	3
ZOOL0218-4	Aquariology Marie Bournonville	Q1	20	-	-	3
OCEA0144-1	Biology of the coral reefs Stéphane Roberty	Q1	30	-	-	3
OCEA0027-1	Applications of stable isotopes in marine sciences Gilles Lepoint, Loïc Michel	Q1	15	15	-	3
BIOC9245-1	Macromolecules chemistry Moreno Galleni, Loïc Quinton	Q2	20	10	-	3
OCEA0230-1	Marine invertebrate zoology (english language) Loïc Michel	Q1	20	10	-	3
DOCU0455-1	Introduction to critical thinking	Q2				3
	Theory Yaël Nazé			10	-	-
	Practice Yaël Nazé			-	6	-
LANG2971-2	Academic English Writing (english language) Clara Brereton, Véronique Doppagne	Q1	25	-	-	3
LANG4007-1	English - oral expression (english language) Clara Brereton, Véronique Doppagne	Q2	-	25	-	3

Exceptionally, and in agreement with the Jury, one or several courses may be chosen from the courses' programmes of other field of education of the Faculty of Sciences, other faculties or other universities (for example, in connection with the final dissertation, etc.).

Teaching focus
Code	Détails	Organisation	Théorie	Pratique	Autres	Crédits
AESS1217-1	Special didactics in biology : course and exercises (1st part) Marie-Noëlle Hindryckx Corequisite AESS1218-1 Didactique spéciale en biologie : stages (partim I) AESS0202-1 Didactique générale : cours et exercices ; stages d'observation ; pratiques réflexives	TA	40	-	-	3
AESS1218-1	Special didactics in biology : placements (1st part)	TA				3
	Observation placements - [10h internship] Marie-Noëlle Hindryckx			-	-	[+]
	Teaching placements - [20h internship] Marie-Noëlle Hindryckx			-	-	[+]
	Reflexive practical work Marie-Noëlle Hindryckx Corequisite AESS1217-1 Didactique spéciale en biologie : cours et exercices (partim I) AESS0202-1 Didactique générale : cours et exercices ; stages d'observation ; pratiques réflexives			-	5	-
AESS2217-1	Special didactics in biology : course and exercises (part II) - [1d Field work] Marie-Noëlle Hindryckx Corequisite AESS2218-1 Didactique spéciale en biologie : stages (partim II) AESS1218-1 Didactique spéciale en biologie : stages (partim I) AESS1217-1 Didactique spéciale en biologie : cours et exercices (partim I) AESS0202-1 Didactique générale : cours et exercices ; stages d'observation ; pratiques réflexives	TA	35	-	[+]	4
AESS2218-1	Special didactics in biology : placements (2nd part)	TA				5
	Teaching placements - [20h internship] Marie-Noëlle Hindryckx			-	-	[+]
	Reflexive practical work Marie-Noëlle Hindryckx			-	5	-
	Extra-scholar teaching activities Marie-Noëlle Hindryckx Corequisite AESS2217-1 Didactique spéciale en biologie : cours et exercices (partim II) AESS1218-1 Didactique spéciale en biologie : stages (partim I) AESS1217-1 Didactique spéciale en biologie : cours et exercices (partim I) AESS0202-1 Didactique générale : cours et exercices ; stages d'observation ; pratiques réflexives			-	10	-
AESS0202-1	General didactics: course and exercises ; observation placements ; reflexive practices - [10h internship] Annick Fagnant Corequisite AESS1218-1 Didactique spéciale en biologie : stages (partim I) AESS1217-1 Didactique spéciale en biologie : cours et exercices (partim I)	TA	30	10	[+]	4
AESS0246-1	Analysis of scholastic institutions and educational policies Annelise Voisin	Q2	15	-	-	1
AESS0248-1	Elements of sociology of education Jean-François Guillaume	Q2	10	-	-	1
AESS0004-1	Media education Jeremy Hamers	Q1	15	-	-	1
AESS0249-1	Interdisciplinary seminar Annick Fagnant	Q2	15	-	-	1
AESS0140-1	Professional ethics and training to neutrality and citizenship Anne Herla	Q2	25	-	-	2
AESS0143-1	Educational Psychology of adolescents and young adults Annick Fagnant	Q1	15	-	-	2
AESS0339-1	Understand and manage the diversity of public schools Ariane Baye	TA	10	15	-	3

Professional focus in conservation biology : biodiversity and management
Code	Détails	Organisation	Théorie	Pratique	Autres	Crédits
SSTG0063-1	Professional development internship - [20d Field work] Alain Hambuckers	TA	-	-	[+]	4
SSTG0047-2	Internship: mountain biodiversity and ecology - [12d Field work] Collégialité Prerequisite SSTG0046-1 Perfectionnement naturaliste appliqué en conservation	Q1	-	-	[+]	3
GEOG2013-1	Introduction to geomorphology, hydrography and hydrology - [2d Field work] Geoffrey Houbrechts	Q1	15	10	[+]	3
SPOL2209-3	Environmental and land policies Sophie Hanson	Q1	30	-	-	3
GEOG2024-2	Territorial diagnosis workshops and qualitative methods, Part 1 Serge Schmitz	Q1	15	25	-	3
GEST3760-1	Project management and immaterial resources Sabine Haine	Q1	12	-	-	2
BIOL2033-1	Monitoring of the biodiversity and dynamics of citizen - [8d Field work] Alain Hambuckers, Michaël Ovidio	Q1	20	24	[+]	4
BIOL2034-1	Applied questions in biodiversity Dorothée Denayer, Nicolas Magain	TA	20	-	-	2
SSTG2035-1	Day trips on the themes of conservation and land use - [8d Field work] Nicolas Magain	TA	-	-	[+]	3
GEOG0238-5	Geographical Information Systems, Introduction Roland Billen, François Jonard	Q1	15	15	-	3

With the jury¿s agreement, one course which has already been followed may be replaced by one or more alternative courses from the Uliège programme for the same number of credits.

Notice : The dissertation can be done in a structure external to the University of Liège (public services, companies, NGO) and will relate to themes applied in the field of nature conservation. If necessary, students can do their placement in another country

Specialised focus in integrated management of aquatic resources and aquaculture

Code

Détails

Organisation

Théorie

Pratique

Autres

Crédits

ZOOL0234-1

Diversity of halieutic species and breeding: fish, shellfish and molluscs

Bruno Frederich

ZOOL0235-1

Physiology applied to aquaculture: a balance between productivity and respect for animal well-being

Carole Rougeot

BIOL0218-1

Ecological monitoring and managing fishery resources

Michaël Ovidio

BIOL0219-1

Ecology and the production of algae: digital concepts and applications

Damien Sirjacobs

ZOOL0236-1

Ecology and the production of zooplanktonic organisms

Célia Joaquim-Justo

BIOL0220-1

Operation and integrated management of continental aquatic environments

Michaël Ovidio

ZOOL0237-1

Aquaculture production system: adaptability, innovation and integration in a sustainable environment - [16h Visit]

Carole Rougeot

[+]

GEOG0272-1

Economic issues and exploitation of the marine aquatic environment

Guénaël Devillet

In agreement with the Jury, choose 2 courses for a total of 4 credits among:
Code	Détails	Organisation	Théorie	Pratique	Autres	Crédits
HULG2012-2	Fish and shellfish nutrition and feeding Patrick Kestemont	Q1	15	-	-	2
VETE0206-1	Immunology, virology and vaccinology of aquatic species Alain Vanderplasschen	Q1	18	2	-	2
VETE0207-1	Pathology, bacteriology and parasitology of aquatic species Thierry Jauniaux	Q2	15	10	-	2
VETE2007-1	Management of the quality and safety of foodstuffs derived from aquaculture and fishing - [5h Visit] Antoine Clinquart, Véronique Delcenserie, Nicolas Korsak Koulagenko, Marie-Louise Scippo	Q2	15	-	[+]	2
ZOOL0238-1	Integration of aquaponic aquaculture systems into urban and semi-urban agriculture Haissam Jijakli	Q1	12	-	-	2

Bloc d'aménagement du programme de l'année

Additional ECTS (max 15-60) Master in biology of organisms and ecology (120 ECTS)

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The refresher programme, for a maximum of 60 credits, will be established by the jury of the Masters in Biology of Organisms and Ecology, depending on the student¿s prior training: this programme will enable the student to acquire the basic knowledge required in relevant fields (statistics, biology, biodiversity, etc.).

Compulsory courses
Code	Détails	Organisation	Théorie	Pratique	Autres	Crédits
BIOL0518-4	Biodiversity and ecology	TA				9
	Notions and concepts Gabriel Castillo Cabello, Bruno Frederich, Eric Parmentier			60	-	-
	Stage d'écologie marine - [5d Field work] Eric Parmentier			-	-	[+]
BIOL0216-1	Animal physiology Jean-Christophe Plumier, Marc Thiry	Q1	60	30	-	7
BIOL0217-2	Vegetal physiology, Theory Claire Périlleux	Q2	35	-	-	3
BIOL2036-1	The biodiversity of the Anthropocene - [15h Monitored workshops] Sylvie Gobert	Q1	5	5	[+]	2
BIOL2037-1	Introduction to evolutionary biology - [1d Field work] Nicolas Magain	Q2	30	20	[+]	4
BIOL2038-1	Soil ecology and microbiology - [1d Field work] Monique Carnol	Q1	25	10	[+]	3
BIOL2039-2	Freshwater ecology, Theory Anne Goffart, Véronique Goosse, Célia Joaquim-Justo	Q2	18	2	-	2
BIOC9244-1	Genetics and introduction to molecular ecology Marc Hanikenne	Q1	20	10	-	2
BIOL0867-1	Introduction to aquaculture and managing aquatic resources Michaël Ovidio, Carole Rougeot	Q2	15	-	-	2
STAT0750-1	Multivariate statistical analysis (software R) Arnout Van Messem	Q2	10	10	-	3
DOCU0460-1	Training in the use of documentary resources in biology(refresher course) Hassan Bougrine, Monique Carnol	Q1	6	6	-	1

Optional courses

In agreement with the Jury, if necessary choose courses from:
Code	Détails	Organisation	Pratique	Autres	Crédits
[...]	Courses from the Bachelor in Biology.					-
BIOL0003-1	Biology of pluricellular organisms	Q1			5
	Animal Loïc Michel		15	15	-
	Plant Biology Claire Périlleux		15	15	-

List of option courses
Code	Détails	Organisation	Théorie	Pratique	Autres	Crédits
HAAR0091-1	Archaeozoology Annick Gabriel	Q1	15	15	-	3
GEOL0099-1	Biodiversity and extinctions (english language) - [2d Field work] Valentin Fischer	Q1	25	-	[+]	3
GEOL1022-2	Origin and early evolution of life (english language) Emmanuelle Javaux	Q1	20	10	-	3
GEOL0263-1	Astrobiology (english language) Vincianne Debaille, Véronique Dehant, Emmanuelle Javaux, Yaël Nazé, Annick Wilmotte	Q2	45	-	-	3
BIOL0114-4	Electronic microscopies, Part A Philippe Compère	Q2	15	-	-	3
CHIM9236-1	Microstructure of materials : characterization techniques, Part A Catherine Henrist	Q2	15	-	-	3
NEUR0434-1	Functional Neuroanatomy Jean-Christophe Plumier	Q2	30	-	-	3
BIOL0822-1	Environmental physiology (english language) Jean-Christophe Plumier	Q1	10	20	-	3
BIOL0823-1	Ultrastructural cytochemistry Philippe Compère, Marc Thiry	Q2	30	-	-	3
OCEA0083-1	Physiology and biochemistry of the marine animals (english language) Philippe Compère	Q1	15	15	-	3
GENE0003-1	Genomics Marc Hanikenne	Q2	20	-	-	3
OCEA0226-1	Introduction to aquaculture Carole Rougeot	Q1	30	-	-	3
GENE0441-1	Organelle genetics	Q2				3
	Part A Claire Remacle			15	-	-
	Part B Claire Remacle			15	-	-
LABO0432-1	Techniques for cells and tissue cultures Erik Maquoi	Q1	8	20	-	3
ZOOL0230-2	Methods to count and monitor freshwater fish populations - [4d Field work] Michaël Ovidio	Q2	10	-	[+]	3
ZOOL0218-4	Aquariology Marie Bournonville	Q1	20	-	-	3
OCEA0144-1	Biology of the coral reefs Stéphane Roberty	Q1	30	-	-	3
OCEA0027-1	Applications of stable isotopes in marine sciences Gilles Lepoint, Loïc Michel	Q1	15	15	-	3
BIOC9245-1	Macromolecules chemistry Moreno Galleni, Loïc Quinton	Q2	20	10	-	3
OCEA0230-1	Marine invertebrate zoology (english language) Loïc Michel	Q1	20	10	-	3
DOCU0455-1	Introduction to critical thinking	Q2				3
	Theory Yaël Nazé			10	-	-
	Practice Yaël Nazé			-	6	-
LANG2971-2	Academic English Writing (english language) Clara Brereton, Véronique Doppagne	Q1	25	-	-	3
LANG4007-1	English - oral expression (english language) Clara Brereton, Véronique Doppagne	Q2	-	25	-	3

Biology of organisms and ecology (120 ECTS)

Block view

Block 1

Compulsory courses

Specialised courses in Biology and Ecology

Specialised courses in basic Ethology and applied to population management

Specialised courses in applied Ecology and Ecotoxicology

Population study and phylogenetics

Transversal training

Optional courses

In agreement with the Jury, choose 2 courses for a total of 8 credits among:

Block 2

Compulsory courses

Optional courses

Choose one focus from the following :

Research Focus

Choose one module from :

Module: Basic ethology and applied to population management

Choose courses for a minimum of 15 credits from:

General courses in ethology

Ethology of wildlife and management of fauna

Module: Biology, Ecology and Ecotoxicology

Choose courses for a minimum of 15 credits from:

Applied ecology and ecotoxicology

Biology and Ecology

With the jury's agreement, choose courses for a maximum of 15 credits from the module courses or the list of optional courses. It is recommended to choose a maximum of courses in the same module.

Teaching focus

Professional focus in conservation biology : biodiversity and management

Specialised focus in integrated management of aquatic resources and aquaculture

In agreement with the Jury, choose 2 courses for a total of 4 credits among:

Bloc d'aménagement du programme de l'année

Additional ECTS (max 15-60) Master in biology of organisms and ecology (120 ECTS)

Compulsory courses

Optional courses

In agreement with the Jury, if necessary choose courses from:

List of option courses