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2015-2016 University Catalog

CONS 403 - Ecology and Conservation Theory

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable

Students learn ecological theories that underlie successful conservation practice. Content includes an in-depth examination of factors that influence the distribution and abundance of organisms within landscapes across temporal and spatial scales. In individual and group activities, students review conservation case studies, interpret scientific data, and apply their analysis to conservation scenarios at many scales.

Designated a Green Leaf Course .

Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Smithsonian-Mason Monitoring Semester.

Corequisite(s): Enrollment in the Smithsonian-Mason Monitoring Semester.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 0-3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0-3