FOR 315 - Conservation Biology

Institution:

University of Kentucky

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Description:

This course is a multidisciplinary science designed to deal with the global crisis confronting natural biological systems. This course will review the scientific evidence demonstrating loss of biological diversity across all taxonomic groups. Various strategies for conserving biological diversity will be presented, including single-species, ecosystem, and landscape level approaches. Emphasis will be placed on strategies for managing small populations. Additional topics to be addressed include habitat fragmentation, restoration ecology, and sustainable development. Prereq: BIO 150 and 152 or consent of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uky.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 257-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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