RANCANGAN PENGAJARAN DAN PEMBELAJARAN MI

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PROGRAM: ____________________________________________________________________________ SEMESTER: ______ TAHUN: ______

Kursus: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Kod: ____________ Kredit: ____________

Minggu _KandunganTajuk dan Hasil Pembelajaran _{(1 jam)}Kuliah Tutorial_{( 1 jam)} _{( 2 jam)}Amali ISL Catatan

1 Topic 1: Ecosystem I

Describe components of an ecosystem (1.1)

Explain how ecosystems function (1.1)

 what are they ?

 how do they

function? Refer to week 1 Reading

Overview of the course expectations and assessments

Briefing of the Practical Outline

Review of weekly readings Assessment Coursework: 60% Examination : 40%

2 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

3 Topic 3: Ecosystem services

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)

 Case Study : water case study and nutrient cycling

 Ecosystem services

Study the different types of biogeochemical and nutrient cycles i.e.water, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur cycles

Prac 1:

Soil ecosystems – soil biota and food webs

Discussion and report writing of Prac 1

Work in groups and present the report

SCE3107 3 (2 + 1)

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4 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

5 Topic 5: 5. Biodiversity: Endangered species

 Explain how new species are formed and why species become extinct (1.1)

 Synthesize

information on

endangered species in Malaysia (6.3, 7.5)

 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

6 Topic 6 : In-situ Conservation

 Identify and describe characteristics of natural habitats in Malaysia (1.1)  Explain the

importance of natural population to mankind (1.1)

 Natural

population

 Natural habitats

Study the natural habitat of animals and plants in Malaysia and its importance to mankind”

Rainforest Mangrove

Fresh water/marine

Discussion and report writing of Prac 2

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7 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.

8 Topic 8: 8. Plant Diversity

 Identify the plants diversity by classification  Discuss how

ex-situ conservation helps plant /animal survival during the presentation (1.1, 5.1, 5.2 )

 Species

richness

 Species

evenness

 Measuring

species diversity

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

ex-situ Conservation: Presentation of group work

Discuss why some animals become extinct.

9 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

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10 Mid-Semester Break

11 School-Based Experience

12 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

13 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

14 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

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15 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”

16 Topic 14: Collecting data using geospatial technology

 Identify a variety of technologies used to observe the behaviour, ecology and social of animals (1.1, 6.3)  Investigate Eavesdropping on species such as elephants, birds, and whales using acoustic techniques

 Solving problems using molecular techniques

 Collecting data using remote techniques

Discuss the latest technologies used in collecting data and trekking animals.

Prac 7: Acoustic Ecology

Carry out investigation: Eavesdropping on species such as elephants, birds, and whales.

Complete exercise on Acoustic Ecology

17 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.

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