Teaching

Quality teaching has always been one of my priorities as a teacher. I love teaching, and I think my students do too. My teaching is well researched, rigorous and always with a touch of humour and irony, which seems to strike a chord with students at all levels. University teaching provides a verifiable evolution of learning that offers sustained, rapid and sometimes instant gratification. My philosophy on this important task is that I strive to offer a high level of availability and, whenever possible, the most personalized approach possible... it's all about passing on a passion!

Courses taught

1ECM312 : Marine ecology

Understand the general functioning of marine ecosystems. Understand the distribution of marine habitats in the biosphere. Link certain animal and plant morphological adaptations in response to different environmental factors. Apply sampling techniques in marine ecology. This course includes a 3-day field trip to study the mid-littoral environment. https://cours.uqac.ca/1ECM312

1ZOI102 : Invertebrate zoology

Discover the general characteristics of the main phyla (phyla) of invertebrates: morphology, anatomy, reproduction, evolutionary cycles, ecology, systematics and behavior of the major groups. Main groups studied from an evolutionary perspective: Protozoa, Poriferae, Cnidaria, Ctenariae, Plathelminthes, Nemertes, Pseudocelomata, Mollusca, Annelida, Lophophora, Echinoderma, Hemicordata and Urochordata. https://cours.uqac.ca/1ZOI102

1MRR823 : Quantitative analysis of renewable resources

Scientific logic and experimental design, statistical methods; statistical laboratory; article analysis; experimental design. This course will enable students to: i) appreciate the logic behind the scientific method and be able to apply it; ii) master several statistical analysis methods commonly used in the field of renewable resources; iii) use statistical analysis software for data processing; iv) design and execute a research plan using appropriate statistical analysis methods; v) interpret the results of statistical analyses. The Quantitative Analysis in Renewable Resources course will emphasize the theoretical and practical needs of students new to research. https://cours.uqac.ca/1MRR823

This site contains an interactive table of the various statistical analyses and procedures: sites.google.com/uqac.ca/ecologienumerique/accueil

1BDC303 : Biodiversity and conservation

This course aims to i) appreciate the current and past distribution of biodiversity on a global scale; ii) grasp the biotic and abiotic factors that affect it; iii) understand the role of biodiversity on ecosystems; iv) the links between biodiversity and the services rendered to humanity; v) acquire notions on biodiversity conservation; vi) equip today's biologist with knowledge of the challenges and players involved in conservation; and vii) become familiar with major conservation and monitoring projects in Quebec and elsewhere.

Notions covered in the course: Concept and measures of biodiversity; distribution of biodiversity; factors dictating biodiversity on spatial and temporal scales; consequences of biodiversity loss on ecosystems; biodiversity services for humans; notion of functional diversity; phylogenetic diversity; threatened species; species designation processes and the main organizations involved in these processes; examples of recovery; invasive species; available databases and data preservation sites; species monitoring programs. Biodiversity issues in Canada and particularly in Quebec. https://cours.uqac.ca/1BDC303

1PFA202, 1PFB302 et 1PFC303 : Final year project I, II et III

I. Introduce students to the methodological principles of scientific research. To enable students to plan the various stages of the scientific method when carrying out a research project. Adapt this to a specific project to be carried out within the Final Project II and III courses. https://cours.uqac.ca/1PFA202

II. Know and apply the methodological principles of scientific research. Apply knowledge acquired through bibliographic research. Develop critical thinking skills through readings and guided discussions. https://cours.uqac.ca/1PFB302

III. Carry out the various stages of a research project. Improve oral and written expression skills. Work rigorously to meet deadlines set at the outset. Increase autonomy in the completion of a project. https://cours.uqac.ca/1PFC303

Previously taught courses

1SAP120 : History and experimentation in science
1BMR100 : Marine ecosystems

1BMR102 : Biology of intertidal organisms
1BMR104 : Physical and chemical oceanography

Supervised final year projects

2022/01 - 2022/05 , Théophile Rota, Research on marine biodiversity in the St. Lawrence
2021/12 - 2022/05, Célie Alibert, Research on marine biodiversity in the St. Lawrence
2020/02 - 2021/04, Rachel Mailhot, Impact of restoring eelgrass beds on carbon storage
2020/01 - 2020/06, Éthel Méry, Growth of St. Lawrence intertidal macroalgae
2019/12 - 2020/05, Jennifer Opresco, Effect of foreshore height on the richness and functional diversity of St. Lawrence macroalgae
2018/09 - 2019/04, Camille Gianaroli, Spatial variability of benthic community functions in the St. Lawrence Estuary
2018/09 - 2019/04, Diane Le Doledec, Temporal variability of functions within a hard substrate benthic community
2018/03 - 2019/09, Maggie Potvin, Temporal variability in benthic communities and links with glacial disturbances
2015/05 - 2016/04, Carolane Valcourt, The role of predation in eelgrass beds

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