BIOL 156 - Conservation Biology

Semester Hours: 2

Lecture and discussion of the basic principles of the conservation of biological diversity, including input from genetics, ecology, behavior, economics, sociology, philosophy and political science. Review of the main causes of extinction events past and present, and practices that enhance conservation of diversity.  The interaction of science and management will be emphasized throughout the course.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
BIO 013, 014, and 015, or BIOL 120; or permission of instructor.

Credit for either BIOL 156 or BIO 115. (Formerly BIO 115.) 

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