ENVR 353 - Conservation and Biodiversity

4 Hour(s) Credit
Focuses on why preserving biodiversity is critical for nature and humankind. Learn ways to describe biodiversity at different scales, discuss major threats to biodiversity, and explore methods for conserving and preserving biodiversity. Focuses on the role that local communities play in conservation, with visits to local conservation organizations and researchers.
Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisites Two lab science courses in different departments.