Ecosystems and Natural Resources

Mahidol University

Course Description

  • Course Name

    Ecosystems and Natural Resources

  • Host University

    Mahidol University

  • Location

    Bangkok, Thailand

  • Area of Study

    Ecology, Environmental Science

  • Language Level

    Taught In English

  • Course Level Recommendations

    Lower

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    Hours & Credits

  • Host University Units

    4
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    3
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    4

  • Overview

    Human impacts on ecosystems and natural resources; structure, function and diversity of global ecosystems, ecosystem valuation and management, and threats to ecosystem function including climate change, pollution and extinction; scientific approaches to investigation of the causes and potential solutions of threats to ecosystems are discussed. A day trip for direct observation and study of ecosystem function and management is required.

Course Disclaimer

Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.

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Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.

Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations