Conservation Biology

An introduction to the fundamental concepts and issues relevant to conservation biology emphasizing threats to biological diversity, how those threats are recognized, and strategies employed to mitigate those threats. Additional topics will incude the history and development of Conservation as a discipline, and the consequences of ethics, economics, and legislation and other social influences on conservation outcomes. Tutorials will investigate contemporary topics in conservation, allowing students to critically consider issues relevant to conservation. Tutorials will also allow for guest speakers to present topical information.