An in-depth look at the biological pillars of conservation biology: taxonomy and systematics, genetics, and ecology. Biodiversity is considered at the level of species, populations, habitats, and ecosystem function. Topics include: levels and rates of loss of biodiversity, processes that generate biodiversity, modern approaches to studying biodiversity, conservation genetics, and ecosystem modelling.

Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Science course
Breadth Requirement: Living Things and Their Environment (4)

2011-2012 Course Coordinator:  M-J. Fortin
2011-2012 Instructor:  C. Darling