ENVIRON 177 - Conservation of Mammals: Challenges and Opportunities on Land and at Sea

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Environment

Description:

Comparison of mammalian conservation in marine and terrestrial environments. Lecture topics include introduction to ecology and conservation, current hot topics in conservation, methods and tools used in conservation research and practice, challenges and opportunities in mammalian conservation, and social conflicts that may be encountered. Students will communicate fundamental principles of conservation and field research methodology to 8th graders and reflect on the role of community outreach in conservation. Multiple field trips with 8th graders required. (Given at Beaufort.) Prerequisite: introductory biology. Instructor: Burns and Soldevilla

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1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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