ENV 450 - Advanced Conservation Science

Institution:

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

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Description:

3 Credit Hours d.b.a This course will address current issues in the field of conservation science. Topics will include, but may not be limited to: old-growth forest ecology and conservation, riparian ecology and conservation, role of top carnivores in regulating terrestrial ecosystems, the focal species approach, problems relating to spatial scale, ecological classification for conservation, endangered ecosystems, ecological community representation, ecosystem integrity, gap analysis, designing protected areas and wildlife corridors, habitat-based conservation planning, regional and continental restoration, and development of eco-regional conservation plans. Case studies will be examined. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: General Ecology (BIO 210), Conservation Biology (ENV 330) plus at least Junior-level standing or permission of the instructor.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.paulsmiths.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 327-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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