DEPICT offers a comprehensive approach to the study of marine biodiversity through a dual morphological and molecular approach to its description, and through a quantitative approach using numerical metrics
program: Science & Society
code name: DEPICT
module family: #Marine Biology
credits: 4 ECTS
semester: Fall (semester 1)
UN Sustainable Development Goals:
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students should
- demonstrate proficiency in both morphological and molecular approaches to studying marine biodiversity, understanding how each method contributes to comprehensive species identification and classification.
- compute and analyze numerical metrics to quantify biodiversity, gaining skills in interpreting and applying these metrics to assess biodiversity health and ecological status.
- explore specific case studies on molluscs, sponges, tunicates, and plankton, applying learned concepts to real-world scenarios
- effectively present their findings and analyses
- engage in interactive learning projects such as a Taxonomy escape game and analyze the role of museums and aquariums in conservation, applying theoretical knowledge in practical, engaging formats.
TOPICS
- Biodiversity & Taxonomy
- Integrative taxonomy
- morphology
- molecular
- Biodiversity metrics
- Case studies
- molluscs
- sponges
- tunicates
- plankton
- role of museums in biodiversity conservation
INSTRUCTORS
- Paola FURLA (IRCAN, Université Côte d'Azur), module coordinator
- Elena CASETTA (University of Turin, Italy)
- Steeve COMEAU (IMEV, Sorbonne Université)
- Barbara PORRO (IRCAN, Université Côte d'Azur)
- Emmanuelle RENARD (IMBE, Aix Marseille Université)
- Stefano TIOZZO (IMEV, Sorbonne Université)
ASSESSMENT
- Written examination (final)
- Oral presentations
- Journal club
- Projects: Taxonomy escape game, Museum & Aquarium in conservation
- The other Semester 1 modules
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- The other #Marine Biology modules
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- All the modules
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