Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
    
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BIOL 256 - Advanced Conservation Biology


Semester Hours: 3
Periodically

This course reviews the basic topics in conservation biology and considers, in detail, advanced topics. Topics include the origin and measurement of genetic species and ecosystem biodiversity, ancient and contemporary extinction processes, species and ecosystem management, and the political and economic aspects of biodiversity preservation. Students use computer simulations to compare strategies for managing and restoring endangered species and ecological communities (2 hours lecture, 1-hour recitation).

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
(Formerly, BIO 275)





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