Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

The study of biological diversity and modern methods to protect endangered plant and animal species. The environment, population, genetic, and human factors that affect the survival of species are examined for temperate and tropical communities, as well as terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Ethical Reasoning, Oral and/or Signed Communication.