Biodiversitas & Biologi Konservasi

 

Module title SBEP6058 Biodiversity and Biology Conservation
Semester(s) 6th Semester
Person responsible Prof. Dr. Djufri, M.Si.
Language Indonesian, English
Relation to curriculum Elective module for 6th semester students. This course focuses on biodiversity and conservation biology, particularly in megabiodiversity regions.
It equips students with conceptual and practical understanding of conservation strategies, ecological values, and sustainability issues.
The course supports students in analyzing environmental challenges and promotes awareness of biodiversity conservation at local, national,
and global levels.
Teaching methods Lecture, inquiry-based learning
Workload 2 x 45 hours per semester, comprising:

✔ 100 minutes lecture and discussion per week
✔ 120 minutes structured tasks per week
✔ 120 minutes independent learning per week
Credit points 2 SKS = 3.34 ECTS (90 hours)
Prerequisites –
Module objectives / Intended Learning Outcomes ✔ Students are able to explain key concepts in biodiversity and conservation biology, including conservation approaches, ethics, keystone species, ecological economics, and extinction patterns.
✔ Students are able to analyze threats to biodiversity such as habitat destruction, fragmentation, climate change, overexploitation, and invasive species.
Content The course explores biodiversity concepts and conservation strategies, including:

➢ Introduction to biodiversity and conservation biology
➢ Extinction and economic value of biodiversity
➢ Threats to biodiversity and extinction causes
➢ Keystone species and natural resource management
➢ Measurement of biodiversity
➢ Overexploitation and environmental degradation
➢ Biodiversity conservation in Indonesia
➢ Policies and regulations on conservation
➢ Community participation in conservation efforts
Exams and assessment formats Written examination
Study and examination requirements ✔ Assignment: 35%
✔ Quiz: 25%
✔ Exam 1: –
✔ Exam 2: 40%
Recommended Literature 1. Abdullah, A. (2019). People’s perception of elephant conservation and the human-elephant conflict in Aceh Jaya, Sumatra, Indonesia. European Journal of Wildlife Research.
2. Abdullah, A., et al. (2012). Karakteristik habitat gajah Sumatera. Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Biologi.
3. Broucek, J. (2014). Effect of noise on performance, stress, and behaviour of animals. Slovak Journal of Animal Science.
4. Caorsi, V. Z., et al. (2017). Effects of traffic noise on frog behavior. PLOS ONE.
5. Irmawan, M., et al. (2004). Biologi konservasi. Pustaka Obor Indonesia.
6. Primack, R. B. (2008). Biologi konservasi. Yayasan Obor Indonesia.
Date of last amendment January 2025