ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 321 - Conservation Biology

Institution:

Illinois Wesleyan University

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Description:

Ecological principles and conservation law and policy will serve as a basis to assess human impacts on biological diversity and to develop practical approaches to prevent species extinction. The course will include off campus lectures and field trips. The topics covered include extinction as an historical/contemporary process, invasive species, global climate change, endangered/threatened species conservation and watershed/ecosystem management. Cross-listed with Biology 321. Offered in alternate years, spring semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iwu.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 556-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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