BIOL 352 - Conservation Biology

Institution:

American River College

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Description:

General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B2; IGETC Area 5B Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LEC This introductory course covers biological and ecological principles involved in understanding and analyzing environmental problems and exploring scientifi cally sound conservation techniques. Major topics include the nature of science, population dynamics and distributions, evolution and species extinctions, biodiversity, ecosystem functions, and the interdependence between humans and our environment. This course places emphasis on scientifi c processes and methodology. Statewide and local environments will be highlighted. Field trips and a semester project may be required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arc.losrios.edu/

Phone Number:

(916) 484-8011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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