Program Overview

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University Programs and Admission

The University of Sherbrooke offers a wide range of programs and courses for students. The programs are categorized into different domains of study, including:

• Communication and marketing
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Program Structure

The university offers programs at different cycles, including:

1st Cycle

• Finding a program
• Finding a course
  • All courses
  • Courses offered to all
• Preparatory training

2nd Cycle

• Finding a program
• Finding a course
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• Understanding types of master's degrees
  • Course-based master's degree
  • Research-based master's degree
• Guides for higher education
• Distinguishing between DESS and microprograms
• Information sessions

3rd Cycle and Postdoctoral Stage

• Finding a program
• Finding a course
  • All courses
  • Courses offered to all

International Mobility

The university also offers international mobility programs for students.

Admission

The admission process involves several steps:

1. Validate Your Eligibility

• 1st cycle: CRC (R scores) and admission capacity, technical DEC holders, correspondence between skills and objectives and standards, indigenous applications, French bachelor's degree holders
• 2nd and 3rd cycles: admission capacity
• Recognition of acquired skills: extracurricular skills - the approach, faculty regulations, making an appointment, need help?, frequently asked questions
• International equivalences

2. Choose a Program

Students must choose a program that suits their interests and career goals.

3. Plan Your Application

• Admission deadlines: 1st cycle, 2nd and 3rd cycles
• Fees for opening and processing the admission file
• Documents to be provided: 1st cycle, 2nd and 3rd cycles
• Supervision agreement for research-type programs
• Letters of recommendation
• Important information for applicants outside Quebec

4. Submit Your Application

• Pay the fees for opening and processing the admission file
• Transmit the required documents
• Modify your application

5. Track Your Application

• Consult your file
• Obtain the university's responses
• Respond to the university's offer
• Proceed with your registration and course choices
• Recover your file
• Procedures for international applicants

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The university provides information on costs and financial aid, including:

Tuition Fees

• Quebec students
• Canadian students outside Quebec
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• Belgian francophone students
• International students

Related Fees

• Fees for services

Cost of Living

• Quebec or Canadian student
• International student

Budget Tool

The university offers a budget tool to help students plan their expenses.

Payment Deadlines

Students must pay their fees by the specified deadlines.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

The university offers various scholarships and financial aid programs, including:

• Admission scholarships for the 1st cycle
• Higher cycles and postdoctorates
• Directory of scholarships
• Government programs
• International students
• Student jobs

Why Choose Us

The university offers several reasons why students should choose to study there, including:

• Supervision for success
• Internships
• Pedagogical methods
• Campus life
• Inclusive climate
• The Vert & Or
• Sustainable development
• The city we adopt
• Research and excellence

Meet Us

The university provides opportunities for students to meet with representatives, including:

• Setting up in Sherbrooke
• Counseling service
• Open houses
• Salon of higher education
• Information sessions
• Day towards the UdeS
• UdeS on tour
• Who can help me?

Contact Us

The university provides contact information for students who need help or have questions.

Course Description: ZOO308 - Animal Taxonomy

Presentation

The course ZOO308 - Animal Taxonomy is offered by the Faculty of Science.

Summary

• Cycle: 1st cycle
• Credits: 1 credit
• Faculty or center: Faculty of Science
• Trimesters: Winter 2026
• Distribution of workload: 1-0-2

Training Objectives

The course aims to help students understand the concepts of animal taxonomy, the organization of classification, and the principles related to the identification of major groups of organisms.

Content

The course covers topics such as:

• Notions of taxonomy, systematics, and classification
• Definition of species and problems of application of this concept
• Classification procedures and rules of taxonomic publication
• Legal context related to taxonomic notions (endangered species, irreplaceable biological units, geographical variations)
• Use of taxonomy in fundamental research and conservation (statistical analysis of correction for phylogeny, identification of key areas for biodiversity protection)

Prerequisites

• ECL110 or ECL118 or ECL111

Equivalences

• ZOO306

Programs Offering This Course

The course is offered in the following programs:

• Bachelor's degree in biology
• Bachelor's degree in ecology
• Certificate in biology

Schedule

The course schedule is as follows:

Group 1

• January 6 to April 28, 2026
• Tuesday, 8:30 am - 10:20 am, 6 sessions
• Tuesday, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm, 1 session

Type

• Lecture course

Location

• Main campus of Sherbrooke

Responsible Unit

• Department of Biology

Teaching Staff

• Patrice Bourgault