Biodiversity and Conservation
Description
Biodiversity and Conservation encompasses the study of the variety of life at genetic, species, and ecosystem levels, and strategies to protect biodiversity from extinction and habitat loss. The subject covers threatened species and extinction risks, protected areas and conservation strategies, international conservation agreements, and the importance of biodiversity for ecosystem function and human welfare. Learners will understand why biodiversity matters and how conservation efforts protect endangered species.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this subject, learners will be able to understand biodiversity at multiple levels. They will identify threats to species. Learners will analyze conservation strategies. They will evaluate protected area effectiveness. They will analyze extinction risk assessment. Finally, learners will synthesize information to understand biodiversity conservation importance.