Course 2. Impacts of Aquatic NNS
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Detailed List of Weekly Topics for the Course 2:
Impacts of aquatic NNS
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1. Week:
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Introduction to the concept of biological invasion
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2. Week
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Definition of alien species and invasive species
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3. Week
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Differences between introduction, restocking and reintroduction of species
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4. Week
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Main pathways of introduction of alien species: accidental and intentional
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5. Week
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The main ecological and biological characteristics of the invasive species
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6. Week
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Possible effects of alien species on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems
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7. Week
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Economic impacts of invasive species 1
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8. Week
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Economic impacts of invasive species 2
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9. Week
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The Global invasive species database: 100 of the World's Worst Invasive Alien Species
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10. Week
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Case study: Invasive species of mammals, amphibian and reptiles
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11. Week
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Case study: Invasive species of fish
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12. Week
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Case study: Invasive species of invertebrates
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13. Week
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Case study: Invasive species of plants and algae
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14. Week
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Invasive species in Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro)
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15. Week
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Methods of control of biological invasions
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Details about the implementation of Course 2 (Impacts of aquatic NNS) in the HEI of Partner Countries
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AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY OF TIRANA
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BIHAC UNIVERSITY
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MONTENEGRO UNIVERSITY
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SARAJEVO UNIVERSITY
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The programme level in which the module was included (Bachelor, Master, PhD etc.)
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Bachelor
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Master
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PhD
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Master
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The title of the programme in which the module was included
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Marine Biology and Aquaculture
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Ecoengineering (still under evaluation by Quality Assurance Office of UNBIH)
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PhD in Biology
(Faculty of Natural Science)
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Ecology
(Faculty of Science)
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The number of ECTS credits for each module
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3
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5
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10
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2
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The number of students enrolled in the new/updated programme
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10
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expected 10
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3 to 7
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10
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Type of module (mandatory or optional)
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Optional
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Mandatory
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Optional
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Optional
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Is the programme in which the module will be included a totally new or already taught
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Totally New
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This is a completely new program currently under evaluation by the UNBI Quality Assurance Office
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Already exist
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Already exist
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Is the programme already accredited or not?
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Already Accredited
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Accreditation of the study program will be done after one year of program implementation according to the regulations of accreditation at UNBI
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Already Accredited
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Already Accredited
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