BIO 274 - Conservation Biology

Institution:

Long Island University-C W Post Campus

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Description:

This course will provide biology and environmental science students with an overview of the rapidly growing field of conservation biology. We will focus on biological processes of relevance to conservation at the species, population and community levels, including evolution, population genetics, and ecology. The major threats to global biodiversity will be examined, as well as various actions that have been taken to slow its loss. We will also introduce management issues such as sustainable development, reserve design and conservation law enforcement. Laboratory sessions will utilize materials available through the American Museum of Natural History's Center for Biodiversity and Conservation program for Conservation Educators, including problem-solving exercises, debates, and web-based interactive exercises. Students will work in small groups on these assignments, and present their results to the class. In addition, students will read articles from the primary literature and lead discussions of these papers, answering questions designed to extract the main points from each. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prerequisites of BIO 107, 108, 109, and 110 are required.

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.liu.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 299-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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