Program Overview

Master [120] in Biology of Organisms and Ecology

The Master's program in Biology of Organisms and Ecology is a comprehensive degree that focuses on the study of living organisms and their interactions with the environment. The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the principles of biology, ecology, and evolution, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in research, conservation, or education.

Program Structure

The program consists of 120 credits, divided into several modules:

• Common core [55.0]: This module provides a foundation in the principles of biology, ecology, and evolution.
• Research Focus [30.0]: This module allows students to specialize in a particular area of research, such as conservation biology, ecological modeling, or evolutionary biology.
• Options [24.0]: This module provides students with the opportunity to choose from a range of elective courses, including modules on conservation biology, ecological modeling, and evolutionary biology.
• Optional courses: These credits are not counted within the 120 required credits.

Course Offerings

The program includes a range of courses, such as:

• LBOE2111: Advanced and applied evolutionary biology
• LBOE2112: Data analysis and modeling of biological systems
• LBOE2113: Scientific and professional communication in English
• LBOE2191: Ecology and society
• LGEO1342A: Systčmes d'information géographique (SIG) : partim
• LBOE2114: Integrated ecology field course
• LBOE2196: Experimental design
• LBOE2197: Scientific research initiation
• LBOE2297: Mémoire

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Conservation biology
• Ecological modeling
• Evolutionary biology
• Molecular ecology
• Behavioral ecology
• Ecotoxicology

Preparatory Module

A preparatory module is available for students who require additional coursework to meet the program's prerequisites. This module includes courses such as:

• LANG1863: English for Students in Sciences (Upper-Intermediate level)
• LBIO1217: Ecology II
• LBIO1223A: Molecular biology
• LBIO1230: Invertebrate biology
• LBIO1235T: General cell physiology - vegetal part
• LBIO1236: Integrated animal biology : coordination, perception and locomotion
• LBIO1236T: Integrated animal biology : coordination, perception and locomotion - Theoric part
• LBIO1240: Plant physiology
• LBIO1242: Angiosperm's development, reproduction and systematic
• LBIO1281: Integrated work in biology
• LBIO1282: Management and exploration of biological data
• LBIO1283: Statistical principles and biological data analysis
• LBIO1310: Biological evolution
• LBIO1317: Functional ecology
• LBIO1330: Integrated animal biology : reproduction and development
• LBIO1333: Integrated animal biology: circulation, respiration, digestion and excretion
• LBIO1344: Plant diversity and physiological principles of plant interactions
• LBIO1355: Speciation : origin of biodiversity
• LBIO1357: Integrated practical work in ecology and biogeography: biogeography of Belgium
• LCHM1271V: Elements of biochemistry
• LGEO1332A: Biogeography - Lectures
• LVETE1300: Integrated Seminars

Interdisciplinary Training in Entrepreneurship

The program also offers an interdisciplinary training in entrepreneurship, which includes courses such as:

• LINEO2021: Financer son projet
• LINEO2001: Théorie de l'entrepreneuriat
• LINEO2002: Aspects juridiques, économiques et managériaux de la création d'entreprise
• LINEO2004: Séminaire d'approfondissement en entrepreneuriat
• LINEO2003: Plan d'affaires et étapes-clefs de la création d'entreprise

Optional Courses

The program offers a range of optional courses, including:

• LSST1001: IngénieuxSud
• LSST1002M: Information and critical thinking - MOOC
• EBIOE2001: Marine Biodiversity: flora expertise (Roscoff)
• EBIOE2002: Marine Biodiversity: wildlife expertise (Roscoff)
• ESBIO2132: Bacterial Genetics and Evolution (UNamur)
• ESBIO2201: Parasitology
• ESBIO2205: Epidemiology
• ESGOL2145: Pédologie
• ESGOL2146: Hydrogeology (UNamur)
• ESVET1301: Applied Ethology (UNamur)
• ESVET2209: Molecular virology
• LBIR1328: Climatology and hydrology applied to agronomy and the environment
• LBIR1334: Introduction to forest science
• LBIR1336: Soil science and integrated excursions
• LBIR1362: Environmental Economics
• LBIRE2105: Assessment of water - soil - air quality
• LBOE2122: Marine biodiversity
• LBOE2143: Current issues in marine ecosystems
• LBOE2148: Microbial ecology
• LENVI2011: Environmental assessment and management methods
• LGEOL2401: Paléontologie des vertébrés
• ESGOL1210: Paleontology
• ESBOE2123: Freshwater Biodiversity (UNamur)
• ESBOE2144: Resource management in fisheries and aquaculture
• LGEO1343: Earth observation by satellite
• LGEO2140: Global environmental challenges in the Anthropocene
• LBRAT2101: Suburban and rural space development
• LBRTI2101A: Data Science in bioscience engineering
• LBIRE2102: Applied geomatics
• ESGOG1201: Introduction aux systčmes d'informations géographiques (UNamur)
• ESGOG1301: Modelling and analysis of geographic information (UNamur)
• LDROP2101: Management of Intellectual Property Rights
• LDROP2061: Sustainable Development Law
• LDROP2063: Sectoral Environmental Law
• WSBIM2290: Introduction to laboratory animal science
• ESFCM2101: Formation en expérimentation animale niveau technicien: techniques, méthodes alternatives, législation et éthique (UNamur)
• ESFCM2201: Formation de maître d'expériences en manipulation animale (UNamur - SFCM M201)
• ESBIO2119: Gestion des ressources humaines (UNamur)
• ESGES2203: Gestion de l'entreprise - Partim Sciences (UNamur)