Bachelor Program

Conservation Biology

Bachelor in Biology (2nd year), Spring semester

In this course, the foundations and applications of conservation biology will be presented in a synthetic manner. We will address the challenges of protecting biodiversity at the global level with a historical context and an openness to the future. We will explore the multiple facets of biodiversity, its indicators and its geographical distribution, and highlight hotspots for conservation. We will review the main causes of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation linked to human activities. Finally, we will study strategies for the conservation of species and ecosystems in natural and anthropized areas in the face of sustainable development challenges.

Conservation Biology (APP)

Bachelor in Biology (3rd year), Spring semester

Problem-based learning: Small-group conservation-related projects that include literature research, field data collection, and data analysis.

Master Program

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning

Master in Biology, Spring Semester

This course addresses the importance of biodiversity for ecosystem functioning and the services they provide to humans. The course covers the following aspects: Human impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning at all spatial scales; Ecosystem functions, ecosystem services and nature’s contribution to humans; The multiple facets of biodiversity; Empirical approaches to assess the impact of biodiversity loss on ecosystem functioning; Biological mechanisms of the relationships between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, including interactions; multidiversity and multifunctionality; Implications for ecosystem management, restoration and conservation.

Seminar: Biodiversity Conservation

Master in Biodiversity Conservation, Fall Semester

This is a weekly seminar on biodiversity conservation. Designed to provide an overview of the topic from an interdisciplinary perspective, this seminar invites you to explore the different dimensions of safeguarding our planet’s biological diversity. By participating in this seminar, you will gain a deep understanding of the challenges and strategies related to biodiversity conservation.