CONSERVATION BIOLOGY (BIO 360)

Term: Spring 2015

Faculty

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Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM (1/7/2015 - 4/29/2015) Location: MAIN MUN 109
Tue, 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM (1/7/2015 - 4/29/2015) Location: MAIN MUN 109
Mon, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (5/4/2015 - 5/4/2015) Location: MAIN MUN 109

Description

360: Conservation Biology.
Goal: To understand the reasons why many species are endangered, to examine possible solutions, and to consider the ethical and ecological ramifications of species extinctions. To appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of conservation biology by considering issues ranging from the level of the gene to the scale of the entire biosphere.
Content: Students read, review, and discuss current literature in this speaking-intensive course. Students will conduct both laboratoryand field-based studies. Topics include defining diversity, threats to biodiversity, population genetics of rare species, conservation strategies and nature preserves, and legal and ethical issues.
Taught: Spring. Alternate years.
Prerequisites: BIO 110 and 112; or ESC 150.
Credit: 4 hours; S-course; cross-listed ESC 360.