BIO652: Ecosystems and Conservation / Faculty of Applied Sciences

This course provides the opportunity for students to comprehend the processes and dynamics of ecosystems utilizing the example of Malaysian ecosystems not only through class discussions but also through field trips. Initial discussions are related to biodiversity and ecosystem diversity. Students will learn how ecosystems function through ecosystem dynamics. At the same time, awareness and understanding of impacts to ecosystems such as short term and long impacts are addressed. The implications of ecosystem disturbance and destruction is addressed through ecosystem goods and services which relates to the importance of ecosystem conservation, sustainability and human worldviews. Teaching methods includes lectures-discussion and field trips, as well as any updated literature from within and outside of the country as per emerging threats affecting ecosystems and biodiversity.