This course systematically introduces China’s national parks, nature reserves, scenic areas, world heritage sites and other types of protected areas through theoretical lectures, interactive seminars and field trips, and discusses nature conservation issues in all terrestrial areas of China, including wilderness areas, agricultural areas and urban areas. No academic background in relevant fields is needed - all students who care about nature conservation and are interested in national parks and protected areas are welcome to sign up for the course.
Overview
Syllabus
- 【11.10】Introduction to National Parks and Protected Areas
- 【11.17】Establishing a Protected Areas System with National Parks as the Mainstay of China
- 【11.24】Nature Reserves of China
- 【12.01】Scenic Areas and World Natural Heritages of China
- 【12.04】Comprehensive Investigation in a Protected Area
- 【12.08】Nature Conservation in Wilderness Areas of China
- 【12.15】Nature Conservation in Agricultural Areas of China
- 【12.22】Nature Conservation in Urban Areas of China
Taught by
Yang Rui, Zhao Zhicong, Liu Xuehua, Zhuang Youbo, Cao Yue, Yu Le, and Yang Jun