BIOL 551H - Conservation Biology (3).

Institution:

Winthrop University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Description: An advanced course which explores current and historical factors which give rise to and threaten biodiversity in ecosystems. This course is rooted in ecology, evolution, and genetics, incorporating information and approaches from population and community ecology, population genetics, biogeography, and systematics. The course will consider the effects of humans on habitats and our species' role in the process of extinction along with our efforts to conserve and protect habitats through establishment of parks, reserves, and other conservation strategies. The course will connect scientific approaches to conservation to a consideration of the social, political, and ethical components of such efforts. Prerequisites: BIOL 220 and 221, 222 or 270, 223 or 271; BIOL 300; CHEM 105 or 202 or 211, and CHEM 108 or 204; MATH 101, 150, or 151 or any MATH course with MATH 150 or 151 as a prerequisite; students must have a minimum grade of C- or S in all of the listed BIOL and CHEM courses taken. OR Graduate Status. Notes: Offered in spring.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.winthrop.edu

Phone Number:

(803) 323-2211

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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