BIOL 3065

Conservation Biology

Lec 01 and Tut T01 selected

This course offers an introduction to conservation biology: the science of understanding and conserving biodiversity on Earth. Students learn how biodiversity change is assessed and what tools are used to prevent the extinction of species and the disruption of ecosystems. Tutorials involve oral presentations as well as a written essay, and an in-depth discussion of controversial topics.

Sections

Lecture
Tutorial

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2025 syllabus by Derek Tittensor. Open the PDF

Grading

40%Personal conservation assignmentFinal project due Apr 7
30%Tutorial research presentationIndividual oral presentation, maximum 10 minutes
30%Online quizzes (10)3% each

Textbook

  • Conservation Biology for All, Navjot S. Sodhi and Paul R. Ehrlich (optional, free)

Course rules

Attendance
Tutorial attendance and engagement are mandatory; more than two absences without an SDA lowers the in-class activities grade.
Late work
Assignments lose 10% per day late; missed assignments and quizzes receive zero unless excused.
SDA
An SDA submitted before the due date waives late penalties; students may use the form at most twice per term.
Quizzes
Quizzes are available Mondays from 8 a.m. to midnight, with 20 minutes to complete each once started.
Academic integrity
Students must complete assignments individually; generative AI images or video and LLM-written assignments or slides are not allowed.

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