BIOL739 SYSTEMATIC CONSERVATION PLANNING
| Course Code: | 2380739 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Masters |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. CEMAL CAN BİLGİN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
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.