GREEK NATURE: BIODΙVERSITY, CONSERVATION AND ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
| Title | GREEK NATURE: BIODΙVERSITY, CONSERVATION AND ECOSYSTEM SERVICES / GREEK NATURE: BIODΙVERSITY, CONSERVATION AND ECOSYSTEM SERVICES |
| Code | ES4059 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Biology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Andreas Drouzas |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600017232 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīma Viologías (2017-sīmera)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERASMUS | Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Weekly Hours | 5 |
| Class ID | 600137272
|
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600137272
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the students will acquire:
(i) a comprehensive overview on the Greek Nature and will understand the factors contributing to the high diversity in flora and fauna, currently present in Greece,
ii) knowledge on the characteristics of the Greek Flora and Fauna, including the vegetation diversity, the freshwater and marine ecosystems and the use of molecular markers in studying the Greek fauna,
iii) knowledge on the threats and conservation of biodiversity in Greece (including the Natura-2000 Network) as well as on ecosystem services
iv) will get familiar with representative ecosystems with special interest for flora and fauna.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
The lectures will be on the following topics:
- Overview of the Greek Nature.
- Factors contributing to the high diversity of the Greek flora and fauna
- Freshwater Ecosystems in Greece
- Marine Ecosystems in Greece
- Terrestrial fauna in Greece
- Molecular Markers and applications in the Greek fauna
- The Greek Flora – Characteristics and peculiarities
- Vegetation diversity in Greece
- Threats and Conservation of biodiversity – The Natura 2000 Network.
- Ecosystem services
In addition the students will participate in three field-trips and finally, there will be assigned with a short-term project to carry out.
Keywords
Greek Nature, Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystem Services, Flora, Fauna
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 98 | 3.9 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Fieldwork | 24 | 1.0 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Project | 25 | 1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 150 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative)
Last Update
04-04-2019
