ENVST-373 Conservation Biology

Survey of the conservation of biological diversity from genes to populations to ecosystems. We will explore current ideas and literature in protecting, preserving and restoring biodiversity and ecosystem function. Discussion of ecological foundations, techniques to study conservation (e.g., technological, molecular, habitat restoration), and policy issues. We will examine causes of diversity loss such as habitat loss, and how conservation planning can help mitigate losses in the face of continuing anthropogenic pressures such as fragmentation, pollutants and climate change.

Maximum Enrollment

Proseminar (16)

(Proseminar.)

Credits

1

Cross Listed Courses

BIO-373

Prerequisite

One laboratory science course

Offered

Spring