| 1 | Knows the concept of drought and its effects. |
| 2 | Describe the basic climatic and ecological features of arid regions. |
| 3 | Knows the problems related to land use and water use in arid regions. |
| 4 | Knows sustainable management strategies of natural resources in arid regions |
| 5 | Know the drought indicators. |
| 6 | Explain the processes of land degradation and desertification in arid regions. |
| 7 | Evaluates the social, economic and environmental impacts of natural resource management policies in arid regions. |
| 8 | Interpret the effects of climate change on natural resources in arid regions. |