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Courses | BIOL370
BIOL370: Conservation Biology
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300-level
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2
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6
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Description
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Diversity of organisms, functioning of ecosystems, and the impact of human activities on these. Topics include the nature of biological diversity; extinction and its cause; habitat alteration and fragmentation; effects of exotic species; economic and ethical considerations; practical applications and analytical tools; and legal frameworks for conserving species and habitats.
Supplemental Notes
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- Credit will be granted for only one of BIOL 370, ER 313, ES 318, ES 320, ES 348.
- May be counted toward the Concentration in Marine Biology if it has substantial marine content and with permission of the Biology Department.
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