BIOL739 SYSTEMATIC CONSERVATION PLANNING
| Course Code: |
2380739 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
8.0 |
| Department: |
Biology |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Masters |
| Course Coordinator: |
Prof.Dr. CEMAL CAN BÝLGÝN |
| Offered Semester: |
Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Content
Basic concepts for conservation area planning; stakeholders and their involvement; data gathering and assessment; data improving though modeling; choosing surrogates; establishing targets and goals; review of existing conservation areas, incorporating costs; site prioritization using rarity and complementarity; assessment of selected sites; implementation and monitoring. Case studies from Turkey and abroad will be provided.
