جغ ع 607 : Seminar in Biogeography

Department

Department of Geography and Geographic Information Systems

Academic Program

PhD in Division of Physical Geography

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

This course deals with a set of knowledge information about the vital elements in the environment and the interaction between the biotic and non-vital elements in the ecosystem, with a study of measuring the behavior of living things in the ecosystem and their connection to environmental controls, with a focus on future research related to living things to assess the reality of the biological environment so that the student acquires the ability to use information and skills In assessing the vital environment and benefiting from it in directing human activities to invest in it and within its natural limits to ensure environmental balance.

Intended learning outcomes

  1. The student gets acquainted with the set of information related to the vital components in the environment.
  2. The student understands the relationship between living and non-living elements in the environment.
  3. The student understands the environmental balance and the factors affecting it.
  4. Students learn to measure the impact of environmental controls on neighborhoods

Teaching and learning methods

  • Lectures
  • Research assignment
  • Seminar about the research presented

Methods of assessments

  • Midterm exam after lecture 8 30%
  • Final exam at the end of the semester 50%
  • Research panel discussion activity 20%
  • Total 100%