BIOL 348 : CONSERVATION BIOLOGY

Conservation biology is the study of the diversity of life and its preservation. Students taking this course will explore how evolutionary processes result in the biological diversity we see today, examine current threats to biological diversity, and engage in critical discussion of conservation ethics and economic tradeoffs. The course will cover the theoretical underpinnings of conservation as well as practical strategies that conservationists apply to maintain biological diversity in the field.

Prerequisites

BIOL 245 or permission of instructor. Alternate years.

Overview

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Credits

3