Department of Ecology and Environment

https://www.univ-soukahras.dz/en/dept/eco-env

Lecturer	Choukri BAROUR
Information	Master - Fundamental and Applied Ecology Department of Ecology and Environment Website : https://www.univ-soukahras.dz/en/module/3298 Semester : S1 Unit : UEF1 Credit : 6 Coefficient: 3
Content	Learning objectives (Describe the skills the student is expected to have acquired upon successful completion of this course - maximum 3 lines): The skills to be acquired upon successful completion of this course are fundamental, including: • Understanding the role of biodiversity in ecosystems; why protect biodiversity?; biodiversity management. Recommended prerequisites (Brief description of the knowledge required to take this course - Maximum 2 lines): Students should have completed courses in general ecology, animal biology, and plant biology. Subject Content: Biodiversity Introduction Chapter 1: Dynamics of Biodiversity and Consequences of Human Activities 1.1 - Humans and the Erosion of Biodiversity 1.2 - Dynamics of Biodiversity and Human Activities Chapter 2: Biodiversity and the Functioning of Ecological Systems 2.1 - Functions of Species in Ecosystems 2.2 - Species Diversity and Biological Production 2.3 - Biodiversity and Ecosystem Stability 2.4 - Role of Biodiversity in Biogeochemical Cycles 2.5 - Role of Biological Communities Chapter 3: Dynamics of Biodiversity and Health Consequences Chapter 4: Genetic Resources and Biotechnologies Chapter 5: Values and Uses of Biodiversity 5.1 - Concept of Goods and Services Provided by Ecosystems 5.2 - Theoretical Basis for Assessing Biodiversity 5.3 - Uses of Biodiversity
Evaluation	Assessment (%) Final Exam 50 Lab Work 50 Total 100 Tutorials 100%:  50% → Reports.  20% → Oral Test.  30% → Presentation.\".