University of Portland Bulletin 2020-2021

BIO 348 Conservation Biology

An examination of the principles underlying ecological diversity and ecosystem services, the factors contributing to their endangerment and loss, and the role and stake humans have in their conservation. Topics include local and global issues discussed from a variety of perspectives including ecological, economical, political, and ethical. Three hours of lecture per week.

Prerequisite

BIO 208 and BIO 278 or BIO 206 and 276, all with a C- or higher
  • Up one level
  • 300