BIOL 370
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Conservation Biology
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Course Description
This course focuses on biological concepts and techniques fundamental to the science of conservation biology. To understand mechanisms that drive the loss of biological diversity and approaches to address those threats, the course explores a variety of topics including extinction processes, population dynamics, population genetics, habitat fragmentation, invasive species, protected area design, and restoration ecology. The laboratory component involves field work, including a full weekend field trip, and quantitative computer simulations.
Course Typically Offered
Offered frequently.
Career
Undergraduate
Prerequsites
001231
Catalog Course Attributes
CO24 - SCIMATH (Nat Sci and Math), INTD - BIOE (Bioethics BIOE), INTD - EPDM (Env Pol & Decision EPDM ENVR)
Min Units
1
Max Units
1
Name
Laboratory
Optional Component
No
Final Exam Type
No
Name
Lecture
Optional Component
No
Final Exam Type
Yes