BIOAS 3804 Conservation Biology

Four hours (Au Sable)

Principles of conservation biology with applications to sustainable human society and biospheric integrity. An integrative approach to biology and society that interrelates population biology, ecological principles, biogeochemical cycles, ecosystem functions and human society in the context of biospheric degradation. The course develops a stewardship perspective rooted in biological principles and directed at conservation of plant and animal species, biotic communities, ecosystems and human society, including topics in human development, poverty and economic growth. Offered at Au Sable - Great Lakes in Michigan during summer. Corresponds to Au Sable Biol/Geog 471 course.

Prerequisites: BIO 1141 and BIO 1143; BIO 2181 and BIO 2183
Offered Summer semester at the Au Sable Institute