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BIOL 222 - Conservation Biology 3 hours

Conservation Biology is the science of maintaining biological diversity but it extends beyond pure science into areas such as philosophy, economics, law and sociology. This course focuses on biodiversity and how this diversity supports the function of ecosystems. Threats to biodiversity, particularly from human actions, and strategies for maintaining biodiversity are discussed. Cross-listed as ENVS 222 . Prerequisite: C or higher in BIOL 112 .