Mountain biodiversity conservation and protected areas

To familiarize students with the challenges of biodiversity conservation in mountain areas.
To acquaint students with the principles of ecosystem management.
To educate students in the role of protected areas in conserving Alpine biodiversity.

The ability to engage in critical thinking with regards to the role of humans in biodiversity conservation in mountainous areas.
The ability to draft proposals for the methods of monitoring mountain species and ecosystems.
The ability to develop creative solutions to solve scientific problems in the field of environmental protection and biodiversity conservation.