BIO 417 Conservation Biology

This course uses lectures, discussion, and off-campus field work to introduce foundational concepts in Conservation Biology. Topics include key threats to biodiversity loss (e.g., habitat fragmentation, over-harvesting, invasive species), methods to assess and ameliorate loss, and practical or ethical impediments to conservation efforts.

Often cross-listed with BIO 517

Credit 4 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall

Prerequisites - BIO 310 with a “C” or higher
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) - BIO 517
Course History -
Equivalent and cross-listed course added 2/2018, effective Fall 2018; Change to prerequisites 7/2014, effective Winter 2015; Course Rotation added 8/2014; New Course 4/2014, effective Fall 2014

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