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Unit Code: BIO926

Unit Name: Biology of Tropical Islands

Description: This course will cover in-depth chemical, physical and biological processes on tropical islands; island biogeography; conservation of biota on tropical islands; different biomes on tropical islands; speciation, extinction and isolation on tropical islands; human impacts and climate change on tropical islands; and conservation efforts on tropical islands.

Learning Target Outcomes:

Prerequisite: PGD/ M.Sc. Year 1 Pass or equivalent

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 30

Offered In: Semester 1,2