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2015-2016 University Catalog

CONS 110 - Special Topics in Conservation

Credits: 1-3
Repeatable within Degree
Students acquire first-hand exposure to a specific topic in conservation and how conservation professionals contribute to the long-term survival of species. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and field/lab work, students explore current questions, methods and applications related to a particular topic in conservation.

Prerequisite(s): Varies with topics.

Notes: Course Format: Sections of this Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation course will be taught as an intensive, mixed-format (lectures, lab exercises, field exercises) offerings, in residential, full-day, 1-3-week sessions held at the 3,200 acre Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, VA. Students may also be required to complete pre-course reading assignments, and carry out and submit final projects during (or within six weeks after) the onsite session.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 1-3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
When Offered: Fall, Summer, Spring