Course Catalog Information (24-25)
ESCI 30
Introduction to Conservation Biology
Course Description
An introduction to biodiversity and conservation biology as a branch of the environmental sciences. This course will focus on species richness, genetic diversity and ecosystem diversity through the exploration of contemporary biodiversity and conservation issues. Adaptive, community-based conservation techniques applied to develop practical problem-solving approaches to the biodiversity crisis including habitat fragmentation and biological monitoring. In addition cultural, economic and philosophical aspects of biodiversity conservation will be explored.
(Off-campus field trips will be required.)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Appraise current national and international conservation issues and explain proximate and ultimate threats to biodiversity.
- Defend the importance of genetic diversity within species as a key conservation tool aiding species' long-term survival.
Course Details
- Units
- 5 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 3
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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