ENV 145 - Conservation Biology

Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course examines the ecological principles used in the preservation of biological diversity. Some topics explored are: population dynamics, conservation genetics, island biogeography, mathematical modeling of ecological systems, disturbance ecology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), reserve theory and wildlife corridors. Laboratories will involve fieldwork, data analysis, computer work and research. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Natural Sciences Area.

Prerequisite(s): ENV 111
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Define conservation issues.
Explain conservation issues using scientific principles and tools to be able to solve practical, and conservation-related problems.
Use analytical and decision-making skills in conservation circumstances.