BIO 3115 Conservation Biology

3 units
Biology
Faculty of Science
An introduction to the science of conservation biology, with a focus on both the causes of, and solutions to, the problems of biodiversity decline. Topics may include current and future threats to biodiversity, including habitat loss, fragmentation and degradation; invasive species; exploitation and harvesting; pollution and climate change, and how these threats might be successfully mitigated.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisite: BIO 2129 .

Previously Offered Terms:

Winter

French Equivalent:

Organized

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4.20

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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