Biology 482 - Seminar in Conservation Biology

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Macalester College

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Description:

In this seminar, students will examine many of the ideas and theories that are currently defining the fields of ecology, conservation biology, and restoration ecology. This course is designed for a variety of students interested in environmental education, environmental issues, conservation, restoration, ecological research, and graduate school in any of those areas. Classes will consist of lectures, discussions, readings from the primary literature, student presentations, a group field project, and an occasional field trip. Students will also gain experience writing research proposals. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing, Biology 285 (Ecology) and at least one other upper-level field course with a lab. Most Spring semesters. (4 credits)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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