Considers values of, threats to, and strategies for conserving biodiversity. Theories of conservation biology will be applied to local biodiversity on Blakely Island. Field exercises will focus on assessing biodiversity of distinct taxa and honing skills for identifying the diversity of plants and animals near the field station. Students interested in this course who have not taken one of the pre-requisite courses can take it with instructor permission. Typically offered: Summer. Fee(s): Blakely/NMS Course Fee
