2012-2013 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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BIOL 220 - Conservation Biology (3 credits)
An introduction to the field of conservation biology. The course will include an examination of the historical background and ethical principles underlying the science of conservation biology. Topics to be examined include: biodiversity, patterns and origins of biodiversity, causes and consequences of biodiversity loss, ecological concepts used in conservation management practices, and practical approaches to conserving biodiversity. Prerequisites:
Required- Satisfactory completion of BIOL 110 & BIOL 111 lecture and lab or their equivalents.
Recommended- Completion of (or concurrent) BIOL 203 lecture and lab. Spring, as needed.
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