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Mar 29, 2024
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BIOL 463 - Principles of Conservation BiologyUnits: 3 An in-depth focus on the principles and practices of conservation and restoration ecology. Factors that affect the creation, destruction, and distribution of biological diversity are examined. Class discussions and assignments will focus on human destruction and degradation of habitats, invasive species introductions, accelerated species extinctions, pollution, global climate change, and species over-exploitation. The selection and maintenance of conservation areas will be explored, as well as the theory and methodology for restoring degraded habitats. This course may be taught together with BIOL 663 by the same instructor. May not be repeated for credit by students who have received credit for BIOL 363. Field trip(s) during or outside of class (including weekends) may be required.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): BIOL 354.
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