BIOL-41600 Conservation Biology

This course is an introduction to conservation biology emphasizing ecological relationships between populations, biological communities and local and regional ecosystems. Stressors to biological diversity (exotic species invasions, habitat modification, etc.) will be discussed along with emerging solutions varying from structural (protected areas and reserve design), lifestyle (attitudes and environmental economics), to legislation.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BIOL 22000 recommended

Corequisite

BIOL 41700