Course Details
Course Information Package
Course Unit Title | BIODIVERSITY AND EDUCATION | ||||||
Course Unit Code | ESD507 | ||||||
Course Unit Details | MSc Education for the Environment and Sustainable Development (Electives Courses) - | ||||||
Number of ECTS credits allocated | 9 | ||||||
Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||||
Prerequisites | NONE | Co-requisites | NONE | ||||
Recommended optional program components | NONE | ||||||
Course Contents | - The content of the term “biodiversity”. - Aspects of biodiversity. The beginning and evolution of biodiversity. - Biodiversity as a sustainability value. - The value of biodiversity (ecological, ethical, economic, medical, agricultural, etc.) - Main threats for biodiversity. - Biodiversity conservation efforts at the national, regional and international level. - The biodiversity of Cyprus: richness, threats, conservation strategies - Characteristics of Cyprus biodiversity - Education for biodiversity: aims, objectives and pedagogical approaches. - Biodiversity through the National Curriculum of all levels of formal education. - Biodiversity and conflict issues: Genetically modified species, invasive species etc. | ||||||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods | This module is delivered through lectures, experiential workshops, visits (e.g. Athalassa and Troodos National Forest Parks, Environmental Education and Environmental Information Centres, botanical gardens, protected areas etc.) and field studies. | ||||||
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Language of instruction | Greek | ||||||
Work placement(s) | NO |