Description
The science of biology as applied to the problem of maintaining species diversity. Topics include: history of conservation biology, valuation of species, indices of biodiversity, extinction, conservation genetics, conservation planning in parks and reserves, landscape ecology and case studies of conservation problems.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2600 or permission of the Department.
Conditions and arrangements
- Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2600 or permission of the Department.
- Lectures three hours a week and laboratory/workshop three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language
The science of biology as applied to the problem of maintaining species diversity. Topics include: history of conservation biology, valuation of species, indices of biodiversity, extinction, conservation genetics, conservation planning in parks and reserves, landscape ecology and case studies of conservation problems.
- Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2600 or permission of the Department.
- Lectures three hours a week and laboratory/workshop three hours a week.
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