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Faculty : Faculty of Science and

Mathematics
Department : Biology
Semester :2
Session : 2016/2017
Course Name : : Introduction to Conservation Biology
Course Code : SBV1013
Credit Hours : 3 (2+1)
Prerequisite : None

(Course with prerequisite, student must complete or complete and pass accordingly required
Faculty/Centre)

LECTURERS INFORMATION:

Name : Dr Som Cit Si Nang (Coordinator)

E-mail : somcit@fsmt.upsi.edu.my
Telephone Number : 015-48797399
Room Number : Block 1, Level 3

Name : Prof. Dr. Saberi Bin Othman

E-mail : saberi@fsmt.upsi.edu.my
Telephone Number : 015-48797721
Room Number : Block 1, Level2

COURSE SYNOPSIS :

This course discuss the fundamental principles of conservation biology, covering topics
including the relationship between biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems. Application of
ethics on environmental management and best practices in conservation are also discussed.

(Kursus ini membincangkan prinsip asas biologi pemuliharaan, meliputi topic-topik hubungan
antara komponen biotic dan abiotik dalam persekitaran. Penggunaan etika terhadap
pengurusan persekitaran dan amalan terbaik dalam ;pemuliharaan juga akan dibincangkan).

LEARNING OUTCOMES :
1. Understand the principle of conservation and identify the current condition of
ecosystems by recognizing the biotic and abiotic factors in the environment and their
role for conservation (C2)
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 2. Relate the ecosystems and demands (C6)
3. Develop suggestions of best practices (P5)
4. Educate the publics to participate on conservations effort (A4,LL2)
5. Apply ethics on handling ecosystems and Apply critical thinking skills to justify the needs
of conservation and understand the responsibility of each individual in achieving the
needs (EM2, CT3, TS3)

MAIN REFERENCE(S) :
Van Dyke, F(2008). Conservation Biology: Foundations, Concepts, Applications. Springer.
U.S.A

Gibbs, J.P., Hunter, M.L. Jr. and Sterling, E.J. (2008). Problem-Solving in Conservation Biology
and Wildlife Management. Wiley-Blackwell. U.S.A.

Groom, M.J., Meffe, G.K. and Carroll, C.R. (2005). Principles of Conservation Biology, Third
Edition. Springer. U.S.A.

Hunter, M.L. Jr. and Gibbs, J. P. (2007). Fundamentals of Conservation Biology (3rd ed). Wiley.
U.S.A.

Krebs, C.J. (2008). Ecology: The Experimental Analysis of Distribution and Abundance (6 th
Edition). Benjamin-Cummings Pub Co. U.K.

Molles, M. (2008). Ecology: Concepts and Applications. Cambridge University Press. U.K.
Primack, R. B. (2008). A Primer of Conservation Biology, Fourth Edition. Sinauer Associates,
Incorporated, Portland. U.S.A.

METHODS OF SOFT SKILLS EMBEDDED:

ACTIVITY KOM KBPM PBPM PSK PIM ETIK KU

Lecture / / /

Group
/ / / /
discussion

Project / / / /

Abbreviation:

KOM Communication skill

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KBPM Thinking skill and Problem solving Skill
PBPM Continuous Learning skill and Information Management
PSK Teamwork Skill
PIM Leadership Skill
ETIK Professionals Ethic
KU Entrepreneurships skill
Students Performance Assessment:
Coursework Details Percentage Total
Test 1` 15
Test 2 15
60
Project 20
E-Forum 10
40
Final Examination
Total
100 %

GRADING SCALE:

Points
Grade GPA/ CGPA
interval

A 80 100 4.00

A- 75 79 3.75

B+ 70 74 3.50

B 65 69 3.00

B- 60 64 2.75

C+ 55 59 2.50

C 50 54 2.00

C- 45 49 1.75

D+ 40 44 1.50

D 35 39 1.00

F 0 34 0

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Soft Skill Grading Scale:

SCALE CRITERIA

4 Excellent

3 Good

2 Moderate

1 Weak

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WEEK TEACHING SCHEDULE:

Learning & Assessment

Week Topic Learning Outcome Soft Skill
Teaching Activity

1 Introduction 1 EM2 1.1 Lecture Test 1

1.2 Discussion
Introduction to
conservation
biology and how
ecosystems
works

2. 1 LL2 1.1 Lecture Test 1

Introduction to 1.2 Discussion E-forum 1
Components of
Ecosystems

Biotic and abiotic

factors role in the
ecosystems.

3 1,2 LL2 1.1 Lecture Test 1

Biotic Factors 1.2 Discussion

Distribution,
dispersion and
interactions of
biological (plants

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 and animals)
communities

4. 1,2 LL2 1.1 Lecture Test 1

Abiotic Factors 1.2 Discussion

Soils and aquatic

environments
(fresh water and
marine)
contribution to
conservation
biology

5. 1,2 LL2,CT3 1.1 Lecture Test 2

Technique in ecosystem 1.2 Discussion
studies related to 1.3 - Practical
conservations biology

Identification of
samples,
application of
suitable
techniques,
sampling, and
analysing data
for different
ecosystems

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6. 2 LL2,CT3 1.1 Lecture Test 2
Technique in ecosystem 1.2 Discussion
studies related to 1.3 - Practical
conservations biology

Identification of
samples,
application of
suitable
techniques,
sampling, and
analysing data
for different
ecosystems

7. 2 1.1 Lecture Test 2

Demands on 1.2 Discussion Project
Ecosystems E-forum 2

Identification of
activities such as
development,
reclamation of
natural resources
that may affect
ecosystem
stability

8. 2,3 1.1 Lecture Test 2

Demands on 1.2 Discussion Project
Ecosystems E-forum 3

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 Identification of
activities such as
development,
reclamation of
natural resources
that may affect
ecosystem
stability

9. 2,3,4 1.1 Lecture Final Exam

Current issues in 1.2 Discussion Project
conservation E-forum 4
biology

Discussion on
current issues
such de-
forestation, over-
fishing, pollution,
and
mismanagement
of natural
resources

10. 2,3,4 1.1 Lecture Final Exam

Current issues in 1.2 Discussion Project
conservation
biology

Discussion on

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 current issues
such de-
forestation, over-
fishing, pollution,
and
mismanagement
of natural
resources

11. 2,5 1.1 Lecture Final Exam

Ethics on handling 1.2 Discussion Project
ecosystems 1.3 - Practical

Identify, discuss,
and debate on
environmental
ethics based on
theories, acts
and regulation at
national and
international
levels

12. 2,5 1.1 Lecture Final Exam

Ethics on handling 1.2 Discussion E-forum 5
ecosystems 1.3 - Practical

Identify, discuss,
and debate on
environmental

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 ethics based on
theories, acts
and regulation at
national and
international
levels

13. 3,4 1.1 - Lecture Final exam

Best practices 1.2 - Discussion Project
1.3 - Project
Examples of best
practices
(nationally and
internationally)
conducted to
conserve
ecosystems

14. 3,4 Final exam

Best practices Project

Examples of best
practices
(nationally and
internationally)
conducted to
conserve
ecosystems

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