Conservation Biology

3 credits · Graduate

Ecological and genetic considerations for the maintenance of biological diversity and the practical applications to the management of natural resources. Upper Division and Graduate Level Courses Credit is not granted for both 400- and 600-level courses having the same title, unless otherwise specified in the course description. Prerequisites A prerequisite course is an academic requirement that must be successfully completed prior to the student taking a course. Prerequisites are used to ensure that a student has the required background to successfully complete the course. Prerequisites may also have prerequisites. These prerequisites must also be fulfilled. Course Offerings Not all courses are offered every year. Check the online course schedule for a list of the courses being offered in each semester. The explanation below helps clarify the terms found in the course descriptions. Course Number — indicates discipline and level of study (600- 700 for Master’s level; 800 for Doctoral and post-Doctoral) Credit Hours — Credit hours are assigned to each course; most courses are 3 credit hours. Courses with Variable Credit Hours — Some courses are listed with a choice of credit hours; for example: (3-6) implies that the course may be offered for any number of credit hours from 3 to 6 inclusive. Some courses may be repeated for credit when subject matter differs substantially. Where an option to repeat is available, a statement to this effect appears within the course description. Course Title Course Description