ENV 4210 CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
This course examines the historical and ethical background of the conservation movement and the science of conservation biology. It covers various aspects that must be considered in conservation including genetic, species, and ecosystem dynamics and diversity. Connections are made between industrial development and the natural world, relating societal impacts on plants and wildlife to the goals of conservation. Parts of the course will be presented using a Problem-based Learning (PBL) format involving student-led case studies based on real issues. This course is equivalent to SUST 4210 and is a major elective for Biology Majors (B.S.) in the School of Environmental and Sustainability Sciences who are on the Environmental Biology track (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: ENV 3201 or BIOS 3201 or SUST 3310 or BIO 3614