Human Ecology first year

Master of Biology - Specialisation Human Ecology

Self-supporting student

Scholarships

Study @ VUB

Contact

First year (2011-2012)

Compulsory: 30 ETCS (15 ECTS in 1st semester + 15 ECTS in 2nd semester)
Electives: to choose from the list of introductory courses (up to max. 21 ECTS in semester 1 and 2) and from the list of specialized courses.

Course	Lecturer	ECTS

Compulsory courses
1st semester
River & Lake Ecology	Prof. L. Triest	5
Biogeochemistry	Prof. F. Dehairs	3
Mechanisms in Mutagenesis & Carcinogenesis	Prof. M. Volders	4
Forestry and Agroforestry	Prof. R. Dewulf	3

2nd semester
Biocomplexity	Prof. F. Dahdouh-Guebas	3
Management of Aquatic Resources: Fisheries	Prof. M. Kochzius	3
Toxicology	Prof. I. Decordier	3
International Environmental Policy & Law	Dr. L. Holsbeek	3
Medical Biotechnology and Parasitology	Prof. S. Magez	3

Introductory courses(based on student background)
Mathematics & Basic Statistics	Prof. M. Elskens	3
Analysis of Biological Data	Prof. R. Hauspie	3
Governance and Policy in Development and Cooperation - Part I	Prof. N. Koedam	3
Guided Self-Study	V. voorzitter	6
Introduction to Environmental Chemistry	Prof. W. Baeyens	3
Urban Geography	Prof. E. Corijn	6
Introduction to GIS	Prof. F. Canters	3
Global Change (start 2012-2013)	Prof. P. Huybrechts	3

Electives: Specialised courses
Theme: Sustainable Biodiversity and Biological Resources
Conservation Genetics	Prof. L. Triest	3
Marine Biology	Prof. M. Kochzius	3
Integrated Coastal Zone Management: Mangroves, Seagrass Beds and Coral Reefs	Prof. F. Dahdouh-Guebas	3
Tropical Marine Ecology and Restoration	Prof. N. Koedam	3
Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution (2-yearly)	Prof. F. Bossuyt	6
Professional Internship	V. voorzitter	9
Professional Internship	V. voorzitter	6

Theme: Monitoring Methods
Geographical Research Methods I: Earth Observation	Prof. F. Canters	3
Hydrological Measurements and Remote Sensing	Prof. O. Batelaan / Prof. C. Verhoeven	6
Aquatic Environmental Chemistry	Prof. M. Leermakers / Prof. F. Dehairs	6
Field Sampling and Analysis	Prof. M. Leermakers	6
Environmental Analysis	Prof. M. Leermakers / Prof. G. Laus	6
Applied Geomorphology	Prof. M. Kervyn De Meerendre	5

Theme: Environmental Policy
Governance and Policy in Development and Cooperation - Part II	Prof. N. Koedam	3
Social and Economical Aspects of Biotechnology	Prof. E. Van Driessche	5
Social, Political, Economical and Environmental Aspects of Water Engineering	Prof. P. Quevauviller	5
Geography of Globalisation	Prof. E. Corijn	6

Theme: Human Health and Risk
Genotoxicology and Public Health	Prof. M. Volders	3
Epidemiology: Study Design and Analysis	Prof. J. Weyler (UA)	4
Exposure to Contaminants via Food and the Environment: Bioaccumulation	Prof. W. Baeyens / Prof. M. Leermakers	6
Risk Assessment	Prof. M. Elskens	6
Natural Risk Management	Prof. M. Kervyn De Meerendre	3

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