This course will introduce some of the fundamental concepts and issues in conservation biology. Conservation biology is examined from a historical, research, management, and political angle. Topics explored include discounting rates, the precautionary principle, invasive species, pollutants, global warming, habitat fragmentation, ecosystem function and conservation genetics. Antirequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): Biology 2483A. Biology 2486A is recommended. Corequisite(s): Pre-or Corequisite(s): Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 tutorial hours, 0.5 course. back to top
