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2007-2008 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
    
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BIO 275 - Advanced Conservation Biology


Semester Hours: 3
Spring
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.)

Prerequisites & Course Notes
BIO 11, 12, 13,14. No credit for BIO 275 if BIO 115 is on undergraduate transcript.





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