| as of 4/10/2021 |
PRINCIPLES OF CONSERVATION SCIENCE |
| Country - Partner Institution - Programs: | Ghana - University of Ghana, Legon - 'Univ. of Ghana' |
| UC Course Subject | Environmental Studies
Biological Sciences |
| Number & Suffix: | 142 |
| Full UC Title: | PRINCIPLES OF CONSERVATION SCIENCE |
| Transcript Title: | CONSERVATN SCIENCE |
| UC QTR Units - Division: | 4.0 - Upper Division |
| Course Description: | The course examines the principles of conservation science with a focus on biological diversity. Specific topics include the relation between biological and physical resources, evolutionary processes and biological adaptations, species conservation and extinction, habitat and ecosystem degradation and restoration, threats to biological diversity, sustainable development, and principles of management. The course is taught through lectures and field visits to provide opportunities to observe conservation biology initiatives in practice. This includes visits to projects employing classic conservation approaches, as well as indigenous and community based conservation initiatives.
Assessment: Essays, quizzes, field trip reports, and other assignments. |
| Language of Instruction: | English
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| Partner Title: | PRINCIPLES OF CONSERVATION SCIENCE |
| Partner University Department: | Animal Biology & Conservation Sciences |
| Partner University Course Number: | ABCS314 |