Academic Catalog

MSE308 BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY IN TURKEY

Course Code: 4600308
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 2(2-0)
ECTS Credit: 4.0
Department: Mathematics And Science Education
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
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Offered Semester: Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Biodiversity; Turkey s biodiversity; three levels of biodiversity: genetic diversity, ecosystem diversity, species diversity; endemic species; status of biodiversity in Turkey, richness of flora and fauna; biodiversity areas in Turkey, importance of biodiversity; main threats to biodiversity; loss of biodiversity, factors threatening biodiversity; protecting, managing and maintaining biodiversity.