NTRES 2670

NTRES 2670

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

Broad exploration of biological concepts and practices related to conserving the earth's biodiversity; integrates ecological, evolutionary, behavioral, and genetic principles important for understanding conservation issues of the 21st century. Topics include species and ecosystem diversity, values of biodiversity, causes of extinction, risks facing small populations, simulation modeling, design of nature preserves, the Endangered Species Act, conservation priority-setting, species recovery, ecosystem restoration and management, implications of climate change, and our ecological footprint.

When Offered Fall.

Comments Three credits includes discussion section, two Sat a.m. field trips, and two essays. Intended for both science and nonscience majors.  May not be taken for credit after NTRES 4100. Completion of BIOEE 2670/NTRES 2670 not required for NTRES 4100.

Outcomes
  • Explain the fundamental ecological principles that guide conservation biology as a discipline.
  • Describe biodiversity in its many forms (from genetic to landscape), its value in ecosystems, and factors that threaten it.
  • Apply ecological concepts to conservation problems.
  • Interpret ecological graphs, figures, scientific results, and models related to conservation biology.
  • Discuss the importance of social, economic, and legal dimensions in conservation biology.
  • Critically think about how ecological and social factors affect conservation threats and outcomes.
  • Evaluate and communicate the science underlying controversies in conservation.
  • Explain the basic principles of and approaches to management, restoration, and reserve design.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 2670NTRES 2670

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4882 NTRES 2670   LEC 001

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOEE 2670NTRES 2670

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4883 NTRES 2670   LEC 002

  • Three credits includes disc sec, two Sat a.m. field trips, and two essays. Intended for both science and nonscience majors. May not be taken for credit after NTRES 4100. Completion of NTRES 2670 not required for NTRES 4100.

  •  4884 NTRES 2670   DIS 201