Sustainable Natural Resource Management in the Neotropics

3 units · Graduate

This course will focus on the interface of humans & natural systems in the biodiverse region of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. We will explore the ecology of the flora & fauna, including the millions of migratory birds that visit the region each year, & examine how humans impact these natural systems & gain experience with the trade-offs in land-sparing & land-sharing approaches to conservation. Prereq: 3300, 3300E, 2501, 2501E, AEDEcon 2501 or 2501E; or permission of instructor; and admission to the Sustainable Natural Resource Management global education program.