Department of Biological Sciences

Lecturer	Nouha KAOUACHI
Information	Bachelor - Biology and ecology of aquatic environments Department of Biological Sciences Website : https://www.univ-soukahras.dz/en/module/3242 Semester : S5 Unit : UEF 3.1.1 Credit : 5 Coefficient: 3
Content	1. Introduction 1.1 Subdivisions and floors 1.2 Selection criteria A-pelagic domain B-benthic domain 2. Ecological factors of the aquatic environment 2.1. Abiotic factors A-hydrological factors B-edaphic factors 2.2. Biotic factors 2.3 Human factors A-degradation factors B-technological impacts C-pollution problems 2.4. Time factors 3. Pelagic domain 3.1 General knowledge 3.2 Approach methods 3.3 Classification of planktonic organisms 3.4. Adaptations to pelagic life A- size and coloration B- suspension, buoyancy, mobility and morphological adaptations 3.5. Plankton composition A- phytoplankton B- zooplankton 4. Necton 4.1. Definition and composition 4.2 Mobility and morphological adaptations 4.3. Gregarious behavior 4.4 Migration 5. Benthic domain 5.1. Definitions 5.2. Systematics and composition 5.3. Substrate as a structuring factor A- Substrate varieties B- hard-bottom populations C- soft-bottom populations D- feeding requirements and methods E- Aspects of reproduction
Evaluation	Final exam: 60% of total Practical work: 40% Practical work 100% : 25% Tests. 50% Practical work reports (output). 25% Other (presentations).