BLGY 451 - Conservation Biology

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Biological Allied Health Sci

Description:

Presents the science of preserving biodiversity and sustaining the earth. The course draws on and synthesizes information from the fields of ecology, evolution, genetics, philosophy, economics, sociology and political science. Emphasis is placed on the development of strategies for preserving populations, species, biological communities and entire ecosystems in the face of growing human populations and their impact on the environment. The course brings scientific principles and theory to bear on problems of management for preserving the richness of life on earth. This course is an elective for Biology majors. Three hours of seminar per week. Not offered every semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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