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2015-2016 University Catalog

CONS 491 - RS: Comprehensive Conservation Planning

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable

Students construct a synthesis project integrating the conservation theory, application, and communications techniques presented throughout the semester. With a mentor, students develop a monitoring and assessment plan for a species or habitat of conservation concern, working individually and in teams. This plan includes background, measurable objectives, sampling strategies, proposed data analysis and a communications and media plan.

Designated a Green Leaf Course .

Fulfills Mason Core requirement in synthesis.

Designated as a research and scholarship intensive 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: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0