BIODIVERSITY (4 CREDITS)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: LO1 – explain the concept of biodiversity and ecology, including different biome and ecosystems, the evolution of biodiversity, and biodiversity indices.; LO2 – identify Identify the biodiversity of Indonesia, including the endemic species. ; LO3 – apply the biotechnology concept for the conservation and sustainable utilization of bioresources.

Topics:

1. The ecology of life;
2. Population and life history traits;
3. Biodiversity and communities;
4. Conservation and Global Ecology;
5. Bioresources and Diversity;
6. Evolution of Population;
7. Classification of Biodiversity;
8. Indonesia biodiversity;
9. Nutraceutical Potential of Bioresources;
10. Plant sustainable use and conservation;
11. Scientific databases for conservation;
12. Biotechnology application as conservation strategies;
13. Biotechnology application: Plant tissue culture.