Master of Biology - Specialisation Human Ecology

Brug
Groep
Hoge Venen
Zeeleeuw

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.

CourseLecturerECTS
   
Compulsory courses
1st semester
River & Lake EcologyProf. L. Triest5
BiogeochemistryProf. F. Dehairs3
Mechanisms in Mutagenesis & CarcinogenesisProf. M. Volders4
Forestry and AgroforestryProf. R. Dewulf3
   
2nd semester
BiocomplexityProf. F. Dahdouh-Guebas3
Management of Aquatic Resources: FisheriesProf. M. Kochzius3
ToxicologyProf. I. Decordier3
International Environmental Policy & LawDr. L. Holsbeek3
Medical Biotechnology and ParasitologyProf. S. Magez3
   
Introductory courses(based on student background)
Mathematics & Basic StatisticsProf. M. Elskens3
Analysis of Biological DataProf. R. Hauspie3
Governance and Policy in Development and Cooperation - Part IProf. N. Koedam3
Guided Self-StudyV. voorzitter6
Introduction to Environmental ChemistryProf. W. Baeyens3
Urban GeographyProf. E. Corijn6
Introduction to GISProf. F. Canters3
Global Change (start 2012-2013)Prof. P. Huybrechts3
   
Electives: Specialised courses
Theme: Sustainable Biodiversity and Biological Resources
Conservation GeneticsProf. L. Triest3
Marine BiologyProf. M. Kochzius3
Integrated Coastal Zone Management: Mangroves, Seagrass Beds and Coral ReefsProf. F. Dahdouh-Guebas3
Tropical Marine Ecology and RestorationProf. N. Koedam3
Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution (2-yearly)Prof. F. Bossuyt6
Professional InternshipV. voorzitter9
Professional InternshipV. voorzitter6
   
Theme: Monitoring Methods
Geographical Research Methods I: Earth ObservationProf. F. Canters3
Hydrological Measurements and Remote SensingProf. O. Batelaan / Prof. C. Verhoeven6
Aquatic Environmental ChemistryProf. M. Leermakers / Prof. F. Dehairs6
Field Sampling and AnalysisProf. M. Leermakers6
Environmental AnalysisProf. M. Leermakers / Prof. G. Laus6
Applied GeomorphologyProf. M. Kervyn De Meerendre5
   
Theme: Environmental Policy
Governance and Policy in Development and Cooperation - Part IIProf. N. Koedam3
Social and Economical Aspects of BiotechnologyProf. E. Van Driessche5
Social, Political, Economical and Environmental Aspects of Water EngineeringProf. P. Quevauviller5
Geography of GlobalisationProf. E. Corijn6
   
Theme: Human Health and Risk
Genotoxicology and Public HealthProf. M. Volders3
Epidemiology: Study Design and AnalysisProf. J. Weyler (UA)4
Exposure to Contaminants via Food and the Environment: BioaccumulationProf. W. Baeyens / Prof. M. Leermakers6
Risk AssessmentProf. M. Elskens6
Natural Risk ManagementProf. M. Kervyn De Meerendre3

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