Description
This course will be taught in a seminar style and involve a review and discussion of readings, issues and examples in biodiversity and conservation biology. Students will work independently and in small groups to critique federally endangered species recovery plans, create materials that would be informative to the public regarding conservation issues, and debate the design of a park/preserve. Students will also participate in service-learning projects involving environmental issues in the local community. Prerequisites: C- or better in BIO 239; BIO 316 is strongly recommended (can be taken concurrently).