ENSP 427 - Conservation Design Spring

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Sonoma State University

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Description:

This course applies principles of conservation biology and landscape ecology to a case study in biodiversity planning. Focusing on a local area with both high conservation value and high development pressure, students work in design teams to develop strategies for development and biodiversity conservation, and evaluate those strategies as alternative scenarios in a geographic information system (GIS) environment. Prerequisite: ENSP 322, permission of instructor, senior or graduate student standing. Prior familiarity with GLS not necessary.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sonoma.edu

Phone Number:

(707) 664-2880

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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