Students will learn to apply ecological and evolutionary biological principles to the preservation of wild plant/animal species, and to the preservation/management of ecosystems. Conservation approaches and challenges for all types of ecosystems, will be covered, with emphasis on contemporary threats to biodiversity, including habitat fragmentation, invasive species, and climate change.
Restricted to GRAD students.
Outcomes: Students will understand how the science of ecology can be used to address issues in species/ecosystem conservation, and recognize that consideration of human actions is essential to address conservation problems.
Restricted to GRAD students.
Outcomes: Students will understand how the science of ecology can be used to address issues in species/ecosystem conservation, and recognize that consideration of human actions is essential to address conservation problems.