BIOL 4160

Students explore the scientific foundations and real-world practice of conservation biology. They focus on the importance of biological diversity to the functioning of ecosystems and the services those ecosystems provide to human societies. Students learn about the primary threats to biodiversity, the main approaches to biodiversity conservation at various scales, and investigate conflicting ethical values around the conservation of biodiversity. They evaluate the relevant primary scientific literature and use and apply field and analytical tools commonly employed in conservation practice.