SKEMA TLO RANCANGAN PENGAJARAN DAN PEMBELAJARAN MINGGUAN Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perguruan (PISMP) dengan Kepujian

1 2 PROGRAM: ____________________________________________________________________________ SEMESTER: ______ TAHUN: ______ Ecosystem and Biodiversity SCE3107 Kursus: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Kod: ____________ 3 (2 + 1) Kredit: ____________

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Tajuk dan Kandungan Topic 1: Ecosystem I

Hasil Pembelajaran ( 1 jam)

Kuliah (1 jam)

Tutorial ( 2 jam) Overview of the course expectations and assessments

Amali

ISL ( 2 jam) Review of weekly readings

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Describe components of an what are they ? ecosystem (1.1) how do they Explain how ecosystems function? function (1.1) Refer to week 1 Reading

Briefing of the Practical Outline

Assessment Coursework: 60% Examination : 40%

Topic 2: 2. Ecosystems II

Compare & contrast different types of biomes (6.1) Explain the biodiversity complexity (1.1) Synthesize information about soil ecosystem (6.2, 6.3)

types of ecosystems locations biodiversity, complexity and stability

Compare and contrast the different types of ecosystems in Malaysia

Preparation of practical 1: Refer to week 2 Reading

Gather information from : http://soils. usda.gov/sqy/concepts/soil _biology Create soil food web

SKEMA TLO Tajuk dan Kandungan Topic 3: Ecosystem services Hasil Pembelajaran ( 1 jam) Explain the different types of biogeochemical cycles (1.1) Investigate the soil ecosystems, collect data and present findings (6.1, 6.3) Discuss the ecosystem services (1.1) Kuliah (1 jam) Case Study : water case study and nutrient cycling Ecosystem services Tutorial ( 2 jam) Study the different types of biogeochemical and nutrient cycles i.e.water, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur cycles Amali ISL ( 2 jam) Discussion and report writing of Prac 1

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Prac 1: Soil ecosystems soil biota and food webs

Work in groups and present the report

Topic 4: Biodiversity: Concept of species

Define species (1.1) Explain why we value biodiversity (1.1)

What is it? Why do we value it? The concept of the species

Discuss what is biological diversity and its value

Prac 1: Soil Ecosystems and data Collation

Discussion and critical review of week 4 readings

Explain how new species are formed and 5. Biodiversity: why species become extinct Endangered (1.1) species Synthesize information on endangered species in Malaysia (6.3, 7.5) Topic 5:

How do new species arise? What is extinction?

Discussion and critical review of Week 5 Readings

Prac 2: When is it a Species? Taxonomy and Keeping Track of Biological Diversity

Gather information about endangered species in Malaysia and measures taken to address the problem

SKEMA TLO Tajuk dan Kandungan Topic 6 : In-situ Conservation Hasil Pembelajaran ( 1 jam) Identify and describe characteristics of natural habitats in Malaysia (1.1) Explain the importance of natural population to mankind (1.1) Kuliah (1 jam) Natural population Natural habitats Tutorial ( 2 jam) Study the natural habitat of animals and plants in Malaysia and its importance to mankind Rainforest Mangrove Fresh water/marine Amali ISL ( 2 jam) Discussion and preparation of presentation

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Discussion and report writing of Prac 2

Topic 7 : Ex-situ Conservation

Explain the role of zoos, aquaria, botanical garden, arboreta and seed bank in conservation (1.1) Synthesize information on animals and plants range of diversity in the zoos/botanical gardens (6.2, 6.3)

Zoos, aquaria, Botanical gardens, arboreta Seed banks

Describe the role of zoos, aquaria, botanical garden, arboreta and seed bank in conservation and give example for each.

Prac 3: ex-situ Conservation: Zoos / Botanical Gardens

Visit the virtual zoos,/ botanical gardens to identify the range of diversity present.

SKEMA TLO Tajuk dan Kandungan Topic 8: 8. Plant Diversity Hasil Pembelajaran ( 1 jam) Identify the plants diversity by classification Discuss how exsitu conservation helps plant /animal survival during the presentation (1.1, 5.1, 5.2 ) Kuliah (1 jam) Species richness Species evenness Measuring species diversity Tutorial ( 2 jam) Prepare a ten minute presentation to describe how the survival of one plant or one animal observed is being assisted by ex-situ conservation strategies. Use some images to illustrate the presentation Amali ISL ( 2 jam) Discuss why some animals become extinct.

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ex-situ Conservation: Presentation of group work

Topic 9: Animal Diversity

Identify animals diversity by classification Measure and compare species diversity (1.1, 6.1)

Species richness Species evenness Measuring species diversity

Construct a classification table of plants and animals

Prac 4: Measuring and Comparing Species Diversity

Discussion and report writing of prac 4

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Mid-Semester Break

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School-Based Experience

SKEMA TLO Tajuk dan Kandungan Topic 10: Understanding population trends Identify, describe and compare different population trends (1.1, 6.1) Initial population size Population growth factor Carrying capacity Hidden Biodiversity Identify and discuss population trends in developed and under developed countries Prac 5: Understanding Population Trends Discussion and critical review of week 11 readings Hasil Pembelajaran ( 1 jam) Kuliah (1 jam) Tutorial ( 2 jam) Amali ISL ( 2 jam)

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Topic 11: Threats to Biodiversity

Identify threats to wildlife Suggest preventive actions to curb wildlife poaching and trafficking (1.1, 6.1)

Wildlife poaching Wildlife trafficking

Discuss wild life threats in Malaysia

Discussion and report writing of prac 5

Discuss wild life threats in the world

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Topic 12: Genetic diversity I

Explain how gene pools relate to genetic variation (1.1) Analyze issues in genetic diversity (6.1)

Gene pool Genetic variation

Read the article Trouble in Paradise. Analyze how the scientists maximize genetic diversity in re-introduced population?

Prac 6: Measuring Genetic Diversity

Analyze issues on Loss of genetic diversity, population and species.

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Topic 13: Genetic diversity II

Identify the different types of genetic tools to measure genetic diversity (6.1)

Problems of small populations Measuring genetic diversity

Identify the different types of genetic tools to measure genetic diversity and describe their usage in crime scene investigation..

Discussion and report writing of prac 6

Analyze issues on The conservation of genetic diversity

SKEMA TLO Tajuk dan Kandungan Topic 14: Collecting data using geospatial technology Hasil Pembelajaran ( 1 jam) Kuliah (1 jam) Tutorial ( 2 jam) Discuss the latest technologies used in collecting data and trekking animals. Amali ISL ( 2 jam) Complete exercise on Acoustic Ecology

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Identify a variety of Solving problems technologies used to using molecular observe the behaviour, techniques ecology and social of Collecting data animals (1.1, 6.3) using remote Investigate techniques Eavesdropping on species such as elephants, birds, and whalesusing acoustic techniques

Prac 7: Acoustic Ecology Carry out investigation: Eavesdropping on species such as elephants, birds, and whales.

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Topic 15: Conservation and sustainability

Describe how conservation and sustainable development is achieved at the local and national level (1.1)

Conservation and human societies Biodiversity and sustainability

Discuss environmental issues and their causes

Describe how conservation and sustainable development achieved at the local and national level.

Revision for final examination

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REVISION

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REVISION

SKEMA TLO Tajuk dan Kandungan Hasil Pembelajaran ( 1 jam) Kuliah (1 jam) Tutorial ( 2 jam) Amali ISL ( 2 jam)

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EXAMINATION