2009 Fall ENVIRON 103D-001
Bulletin Course Description An overview of biological diversity, its patterns, and the current extinction crisis. Historical and theoretical foundations of conservation, from human values and law to criteria and frameworks for setting conservation priorities; island biogeography theory, landscape ecology, and socioeconomic considerations in reserve design; management of endangered species in the wild and in captivity; managing protected areas for long term viability of populations; the role of the landscape matrix around protected areas; and techniques for conserving biological diversity in semi-wild productive ecosystems such as forests. Instructor: Pimm
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Title CONSERVING THE VARIETY OF LIFE Department ENVIRON Course Number 2009 Fall 103D Section Number 001 Primary Instructor Pimm,Stuart L Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
An overview of biological diversity, its
patterns, and the current extinction crisis. Historical and
theoretical
foundations of conservation, from human values and law to
criteria and
frameworks for setting conservation priorities; island
biogeography
theory, landscape ecology, and socioeconomic considerations
in reserve
design; management of endangered species in the wild and in
captivity;
managing protected areas for long term viability of
populations; the
role of the landscape matrix around protected areas; and
techniques for
conserving biological diversity in semi-wild productive
ecosystems such
as forests. Instructor: Pimm
Assignments
Weekly reports on papers that have been assigned for
discussion.
Exams
Six exams and assignments, of various kinds, from short term
papers to a final oral presentation that is video-taped.
Grade to be based on
exams and assignments
