In this course we will examine biodiversity and discuss its value, threats to it, and solutions for conservation. We will explore and discuss real-world examples of issues involving threats to biodiversity, ecological economics and nature conservation, habitat degradation and loss, habitat fragmentation, overexploitation, species invasions, biological impacts of climate change, conservation genetics, species, landscape and ecosystem approaches to conservation, and restoration of damaged ecosystems. Students enrolled in the 500-level must also complete a term paper and oral presentation. Prerequisites: General Biology I or permission of instructor. This course is intended for Master's in Biology students, but also open to undergraduate students with instructor permission (does not count toward the biology major).
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