ZO431 : Desert Ecology

Department

Department of Zoology

Academic Program

Bachelor in Ecology

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

ZO312

Overview

. Learn about the desert ecology and the types of deserts.

2. Identify the biodiversity in the desert.

3. Learn about the adaptation of organisms that live in deserts.

4. Causes of desertification and ways to combat desertification

Intended learning outcomes

The student learns about the different types of deserts and their characteristics

a.1.

Identify plant and animal species in the desert

a.2.

Identify the adaptation of plant and animal species in the desert

a.3.

The concept of desertification

a.4.

Teaching and learning methods

- Lectures

- Field trips

- Reports

Methods of assessments

Remarks

evaluation week

Percentage

Evaluation weight

Evaluation

time

Type of evaluation

Evaluation No.

10% practical

6th

25%

25

2

Written and practical

1st

10% practical

10th

25%

25

2

Written and practical

2nd

10% practical

Depend on the time table

50%

50

2

Written and practical

Final

100%

100

Total