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Course introduction/Orientation 9:000-12:00 AM |
Orientation and Registration 1:30-4:30 PM |
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JANUARY 21 (Mon) |
9:00-11:00 AM – Orientation on:
11:00- Campus tour |
1:30 Registration
2:00 Meeting with MFF staff
4:30 PM Cocktails/Reception, AIT Center
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Course 1: Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Course Coordinator: Dr. Gallardo |
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8:00-11:45 AM (Break: 9:45-10:15 AM) |
1:30-4:45 PM (Break: 3:00-3:15 PM)
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22 (Tue)
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Course Introduction & Pre-test - Dr. Gallardo (AIT) Review of basic ecological concepts – Dr. Gallardo (AIT) Video show and discussion:
Session objectives: At the end of the session, students have a clear understanding of the scope of the course and expectations from the course, and can explain the basic ecological concepts and the programs/activities to sustain coastal ecosystems.
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Marine and coastal ecosystems, services & status Major threats to marine and coastal ecosystems - Dr. Gallardo (AIT)
Session objective: At the end of the session, students are able to characterize and explain the different marine and coastal ecosystems, the services they provide, the present status and the threats to their continued existence. |
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23 (Wed) |
Seagrass ecosystems - Deepak Apte (Bombay Natural History Society, BNHS)
Session objective: At the end of the session, the students can describe a seagrass ecosystem, its relationships with other ecosystems and the ecosystem services they provide; and how to assess the diversity and environmental condition of sea grasses.
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Coral reef ecosystems - Deepak Apte (BNHS)
Session objective: At the end of the session, the students can explain what are corals and how coral reefs are built, their relationships with other ecosystems and the ecosystems services they provide; and how to assess the diversity and environmental condition of coral reefs
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JANUARY 24 (Thu) |
Climate change and coastal ecosystems – Dr. Macintosh (MFF) Mangrove ecosystems – Dr. Macintosh (MFF)
Session objective: At the end of the session, students are able to explain the effects of climate change on coastal ecosystems, the ecological functions of mangroves, and how to assess the diversity and environmental condition of mangroves.
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Estuaries & lagoons – Dr. Macintosh (MFF)
Session objective: At the end of the session, the students are able to explain the processes in estuaries and lagoons and how estuaries are affected by activities upstream.
Briefing for the Field Trip; Grouping |
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25 (Fri) |
Field Trip – Kung Kraben Bay (mangroves and seagrasses if low tide) and Welu wetland in Chanthaburi Province Resource persons: Dr. Macintosh, Dr. Gallardo, Dr. Amara, Ms. Maeve, Mr. Deepak, KKB staff
Session objective: Students visit mangrove and seagrass areas and see the status of the ecosystems and the activities undertaken to protect and rehabilitate the ecosystems.
Assignment: Identify species of mangroves and seagrasses, analyze the issues/problems with mangroves and seagrasses in KKB and Welu Wetland, the difference between replanted and natural mangrove ecosystems, and assess the effectiveness of the KKB Royal Development Project activities to manage upland and coastal activities and the effectiveness of the ecotourism project of Welu Wetland. PRESENT LEARNINGS FROM THE FIELD TRIP (GROUP PRESENTATION) AND SUBMIT A WRITTEN REPORT (INDIVIDUAL).
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26 (Sat) |
Field Trip (cont.)
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27 (Sun) |
Break
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