BIOS 4430 - Conservation Biology

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Western Michigan University

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Description:

Conservation biology is the science of preserving biodiversity and sustaining the earth. It is a synthetic discipline which draws upon the fields of ecology, evolution, genetics, philosophy, economics, sociology, and political science. This course provides an introduction to conservation biology, and will focus on the earth's biological diversity, threats to its biological diversity, how threats influence populations and species, and solutions to dealing with those threats. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOS 1510 and (BIOS 3010 or ENVS 2250). Credits: 3 hours Semester Offered: Spring, Alternate Years

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wmich.edu

Phone Number:

(269) 387-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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