Conservation Genetics

5 credits

Advanced genetic concepts and methods related to species' conservation and management. Includes genetic diversity and evolution, small populations and fragmentation, genetic viability, management of wild and captive populations, reintroductions, hatchery-wild interactions and forensics. Labs include molecular techniques. Prerequisite: BIOL 180; and either BIOL 354, FISH 340/BIOL 340, FISH 370/MARBIO 370/OCEAN 370, GENOME 361, or GENOME 371 Offered: Sp.