ENWC 456 - Conservation Biology

Credit(s): 3

CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
Component: Lecture
Biological principles to the conservation of biological diversity. Integrates topics, and theories from ecology, economics, genetics, biogeography, behavior, reproductive biology, sociology, and wildlife management. Divided into four parts; 1) describing patterns and scales of biological diversity, 2) examining threats 3) managing populations and ecosystems, 4) social aspects of conservation.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option

RESTRICTIONS: Requires junior status.

Course Typically Offered: Fall

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across Cultures GE3B: Work Independently Across Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications GE5A: Reason Quantitatively GE5B: Reason Computationally GE5C: Reason Scientifically