Course Content
BID 570: Biodiversity in Ecosystems 3 crdt hrs (3+0)
Biomes. Concept and importance of biodiversity in ecosystems. Geographical distribution of plants and animals. Rid regions: geogrraphy, characteristics, and its effect on biotic components. Biodiversity in deserts, ranges, and forests. Biodiversity in aquatic ecosystems.
Readings
Biodiversity in Arid Regions.pdf
Conservation Through Utilization.pdf
Setting and Achieving Objectives for Conserving Biol Diversity.pdf
The role of Protected Areas in Conserving Biological Diversity.pdf
Understanding Rangelands biodiversity.pdf
توقعات البئية العالمية.pdf
اتفاقية تغير المناخ.pdf
Presentations
Microsoft PowerPoint - Biodiversity Who cares Slide Show.pdf
Microsoft PowerPoint - Measuring Biodiversity.pdf
Examinations
There will be Three 1-HOUR EXAMINATIONS during the semester. Grades will be based on the percentage of total points acquired in the examinations:
A+ ≥ 95% A = 90-94% B+ = 85-89%
B = 80-84% C+ = 70-79% C = 70-74%
D+ = 65-69% D = 61- 64% F < 60%
Attendance
Under the University regulations, students will fail the course if their absence exceeds 25% of the total number of lectures. A grade Denied (DN) will be shown in his transcript.