Conservation Biology
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Overview
Subject area
BIO
Catalog Number
150
Course Title
Conservation Biology
Department(s)
Description
Conservation biology is an interdisciplinary science that focuses on the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biodiversity. Topics include the value of and principle threats to biodiversity, the dynamics of small populations including an examination of conservation genetics, and the principal approaches to the protection and recovery of endangered species. Labs will include discussions of related social issues and participation in Citizen Science projects. Not credited toward fulfillment of Biology major requirements. Not open to students with credit in a Biology 200-level course.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
RLP - Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Laboratory
Hours
2
Name
Lecture
Hours
2
Requisites
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