BIOL0392A-S24
Conservation Biology
Conservation Biology
A conservation biologist is a problem-solver who applies tools from disparate fields – e.g., evolutionary biology, genetics, ecology, paleontology, anthropology, and population biology – to address complex real-world dilemmas of relevance to human, wildlife, and ecosystem health. To effectively leverage their data, conservation biologists must also recognize and navigate government regulations, diverse cultural practices, and stakeholder perceptions. This course is international in scope. Emphasis will be placed on current issues such as species reintroduction, detecting extinction, rewilding, novel ecosystems, protected area design, shifting baselines, human-wildlife conflict, and climate change. This course will require engagement with community partners in independent research. (BIOL 140 required; recommended ENVS 112)
A conservation biologist is a problem-solver who applies tools from disparate fields – e.g., evolutionary biology, genetics, ecology, paleontology, anthropology, and population biology – to address complex real-world dilemmas of relevance to human, wildlife, and ecosystem health. To effectively leverage their data, conservation biologists must also recognize and navigate government regulations, diverse cultural practices, and stakeholder perceptions. This course is international in scope. Emphasis will be placed on current issues such as species reintroduction, detecting extinction, rewilding, novel ecosystems, protected area design, shifting baselines, human-wildlife conflict, and climate change. This course will require engagement with community partners in independent research. (BIOL 140 required; recommended ENVS 112)
- Term:
- Spring 2024
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 219(MBH 219)
- Schedule:
- 9:45am-11:00am on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 12, 2024 to May 13, 2024)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Alexis Mychajliw
- Subject:
- Biology
- Department:
- Biology
- Division:
- Natural Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CW SCI
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 21422
- Subject Code:
- BIOL
- Course Number:
- 0392
- Section Identifier:
- A