Southeast Asian Ecology

Mahidol University

Course Description

  • Course Name

    Southeast Asian Ecology

  • Host University

    Mahidol University

  • Location

    Bangkok, Thailand

  • Area of Study

    Ecology

  • Language Level

    Taught In English

  • Course Level Recommendations

    Lower

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    Hours & Credits

  • Host University Units

    4
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    0
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    0

  • Overview

    Overview of the ecological systems of Southeast Asia, and discusses the current impacts and potential threats to the ecosystems; the protected area system and its role in protecting intact ecosystems, in the conservation of biological diversity, in providing ecological services, and as a key component of ecotourism; relationship between ecosystem protection and sustainable development, and the international conventions that relate to ecosystem protection; ecofriendly guidelines for
    developers and planners.

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