What is the current state of natural ecosystems? Should one be concerned about the disappearance of many species? Why is the distribution of biodiversity on Earth not homogeneous? Are there any rules underlying the distribution of biodiversity? What do we know about the evolution of life on Earth? Why are there more and more invasive species? What can be done to save endangered species? What can be done to ensure that our planet remains habitable for future generations?
The aim of this course is to present the main concepts and ideas in the evolutionary and environmental sciences that are useful for thinking about these issues.
To understand and preserve biodiversity, and more generally to understand the living world, it is necessary to understand the relationships between species, the factors controlling population dynamics, the forces determining the degree of genetic diversity of a species, its adaptation to its environment, and the forces generating species. This course will therefore focus on explaining the basics of evolution and ecology.
Course Language: French
- Teaching coordinator: Courtier-Orgogozo Virginie
- Teaching coordinator: Mouchet Maud
- Teaching coordinator: Tenaillon Olivier