ENVS 379 - Conservation Biology

Conservation biology deals with the study of preserving biodiversity. Topics to be covered include the effects of habitat fragmentation on populations, reserve design, the effect of fragmentation on levels of diversity, and issues surrounding the problem of maintaining genetic diversity. Lectures, Laboratory, and Field Trips.

Pre-req: ENVS 100 or BIOL 251
Co-req: ENVS 379L
Cross-listed with BIOL 379
4 credits