Conservation/Restoration Biology (BIOL 413)

Term: 2014-2015 Spring Term

Faculty

Robert D. MeyerShow MyInfo popup for Robert D. Meyer

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Schedule

Mon-Wed, 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM (1/12/2015 - 5/9/2015) Location: MAIN FR 12

Description

Teaches the concept of conservation as applied to ecosystems such as forests, watersheds, and estuaries relative to all the wildlife as well as the threatened plants and animals. Introduces the ideas of sustained use, limited use, and protected use. Incorporates the emerging field of restoration. Teaches the ideals behind cleaning up spills, rebuilding eroded banks, and recreating an environment where the natural and native plants and animals can flourish again. Corequisite: BIOL-413L. Prerequisite: BIOL-233, or permission of the Department Chair.