ECBIO 201 - Biodiversity

Institution:

Philadelphia University

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Description:

The purpose of this course is to explore what is known about the abundance and distribution of all species on earth, what threatens and supports these species and what efforts humans have taken both in the United States and globally to destroy and conserve biodiversity. Genetic variability, demographic and population dynamics, environmental variation, economic value and legal status will be compared for the design of captive breeding programs, protected areas management and sustainable use alternatives. Prerequisite: grade of "C-" (1.67) or better in BIOL-104 and BIOL- 104L

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.philau.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 951-2700

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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