ZOO 4563 - Biological Conservation

Institution:

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Subject:

ZOO-Zoology

Description:

Prerequisite: 12 hours of biological science coursework. The human economy currently entrains more than 40% of global net primary production. This human demand for energy and the effluent subsequently produced have pervasive effects on natural systems and human welfare. This course uses primary literature to guide discussion of ecological, legal, and societal issues affecting biodiversity in North America and globally. Topics range from organism centered approaches to conservation to broader implications of alterations of global processes such as elemental cycles and atmospheric temperatures. No student may earn credit for both 4563 and 5563. (F-even numbered years)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ou.edu

Phone Number:

(405) 325-0311

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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