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UQU Programs
Environmental Sciences

Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

BIOE3511
3 hours English

Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

Biodiversity and Conservation Biology 2 semesters
BIOE2201 Fauna
3 hours One requisite
BIOE2303 Flora
3 hours One requisite
1 Biodiversity: concept, the value of biodiversity, biodiversity informatics
2 Biodiversity levels: genetic diversity, species diversity and habitats diversity; measuring biological diversity
3 Extinction: extinction rate, vulnerability to extinction, IUCN Red list categories and criteria; endemic species
4 Causes of species extinctions and biodiversity degradation: habitat destruction, fragmentation and degradation, overexploitation, exotic species and disease
5 Problems of small population, monitoring of population, establishing new population
6 Conservation biology: concept, historical overview / Ex-situ conservation strategies: (genetic resources, seed banks, botanical gardens, zoos, aquaria)
7 In-situ conservation strategies: protected area types, establishing priorities, international approaches (hot spot areas, wilderness areas, centers of diversity)
8 Designing protected areas
9 Managing protected areas
10 Restoration ecology: historical development, role in stewardship, future needs
11 Ecological Concepts: Ecological Succession, Reference conditions
12 Restoration Process: Steps in the Process. Understanding Limitations / i) Biological Limitations. / ii) Physical Limitations. / iii) Chemical Limitations
13 Overcoming Restoration Limitations (a few examples) / i) Revegetation. / ii) Mulching. / iii) Equipment. / iv) Phytoremediation. / v) Collaborative Restoration
14 Restoration in Various Settings (examples): / a) Wetlands. / b) Rivers. / c) Wildlife. / d) Temperate Forests. / e) Grasslands. / f) Tropical Forests
15 International approach to conservation and sustainable development: international agreements. Status and efforts of conservation biology in Saudi Arabia
16 An introduction to the IUCN Red List, the Red List assessment process and role of the Red List Assessor, Terms used in the Red List Criteria
17 Using GeoCAT software to determine EOO &EOO, Red List Categories, Data Quality & Uncertainty
18 Red List Criteria: criterion A
19 Red List Criteria: criterion B
20 Red List Criteria: criterion C
21 Red List Criteria: criterion D
22 Red List Criteria: criterion E
23 Selecting the Final Red List Category & Criteria. / Red List Mapping standards, using ArcGIS online
24 Midterm exam
25 Using the Red List Criteria for regional Red Lists: How to Add the Regional Dimension, The importance of regional Red Lists, / Using the IUCN Red List Categories & Criteria for regional assessments
26 Supporting Information for Red List assessments, Data Storage – IUCN Species Information Service (SIS)
27 Presenting and discussing student projects on applying IUCN Red List Categories & Criteria on selective species from Saudi Arabia
28 Presenting and discussing student projects on applying IUCN Red List Categories & Criteria on selective species from Saudi Arabia
29 Presenting and discussing student projects on applying IUCN Red List Categories & Criteria on selective species from Saudi Arabia
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Understand what is meant by biodiversity and its value.

Teaching Strategy -Lecture -Open discussion -PowerPoint presentation -Documentary -Take home Assignment
Assessment Methods Quizzes. Midterm exam. Final exam. Checking the homework assignments
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Outline the main reasons for decline and threats to biodiversity locally, regionally, and globally.

Teaching Strategy -Lecture -Open discussion -PowerPoint presentation -Documentary -Take home Assignment
Assessment Methods Quizzes. Midterm exam. Final exam. Checking the homework assignments
1.3 Mapped to: K3

Recall the basic concepts of conservation practices.

Teaching Strategy -Lecture -Open discussion -PowerPoint presentation -Documentary -Take home Assignment
Assessment Methods Quizzes. Midterm exam. Final exam. Checking the homework assignments
1.4 Mapped to: K1

Be able to articulate the historical development of restoration concepts and the role that restoration can serve in the future stewardship of natural resources.

Teaching Strategy -Lecture -Open discussion -PowerPoint presentation -Documentary -Take home Assignment
Assessment Methods Quizzes. Midterm exam. Final exam. Checking the homework assignments
1.5 Mapped to: K2

Be able to use ecological and management principles and select appropriate methods and tools for designing and conducting restoration projects.

Assessment Methods Quizzes. Midterm exam. Final exam. Checking the homework assignments
1.6 Mapped to: K3

Be capable of discerning elements of successful versus failed restoration projects.

2.1 Mapped to: S2

Interpretation conservation priorities

Teaching Strategy -Problem-based learning. -Group activities -practical lessons -Seminars. -Self-assessment
Assessment Methods - Oral quiz. - Worksheets - Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic.
2.2 Mapped to: S3

Apply the IUCN Species Red List categories and criteria.

Teaching Strategy -Problem-based learning. -Group activities -practical lessons -Seminars. -Self-assessment
Assessment Methods - Oral quiz. - Worksheets - Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic.
2.3 Mapped to: S2

Analyze the range of options for biodiversity conservation

Teaching Strategy -Problem-based learning. -Group activities -practical lessons -Seminars. -Self-assessment
Assessment Methods - Oral quiz. - Worksheets - Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic.
2.4 Mapped to: S1, S2

The ability to read a variety of different kinds of texts and materials effectively, emerging with a good understanding of their core arguments and analyses.

Teaching Strategy -Problem-based learning. -Group activities -practical lessons -Seminars. -Self-assessment
Assessment Methods - Oral quiz. - Worksheets - Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic.
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Improve communication skills (orally)

Teaching Strategy - Oral presentations. - Group learning - Assignments Self- learning.
Assessment Methods - Evaluation of student essays and assignments. - Open discussion.
3.2 Mapped to: V3

Work independently and as part of a team to finish some assignments.

Teaching Strategy - Oral presentations. - Group learning - Assignments Self- learning.
Assessment Methods - Evaluation of student essays and assignments. - Open discussion.
3.3 Mapped to: V4

Computer skills and e-learning interaction

Teaching Strategy - Oral presentations. - Group learning - Assignments Self- learning.
Assessment Methods - Evaluation of student essays and assignments. - Open discussion.
3.4 Mapped to: V2

Communicating personal ideas and thoughts.

Teaching Strategy - Oral presentations. - Group learning - Assignments Self- learning.
Assessment Methods - Evaluation of student essays and assignments. - Open discussion.
Assessment
Weight
Speech and discussion; Worksheets
5%
Quizzes
10%
Med term exam
15%
Group project
10%
Final exam "Practical Test"
20%
Final Exam Written Test
40%
Total
100%