BIO 382 - Advanced Topics: Endangered Species (1)

This course investigates the biology and ecology of endangered species. Using case-studies and real-world examples, students will explore factors that contribute to species endangerment such as habitat degradation and loss, anthropogenic disturbance, unregulated hunting pressure, natural and human-caused rarity, and ecological specialization. Students will also learn how they, as biologists, can make a difference, using modeling tools like population viability analysis to predict population persistence, and applying biological and ecological strategies to plan for the recovery and sustainable management of species of concern. This will serve as an animal credit in Biology Prerequisites: BIO 142 or ENV 201, and junior standing or instructor permission.