Conservation Biology

Lecture, three hours; discussion, two hours. Requisite: Life Sciences 1 or 7B. Recommended: course 100. Not open for credit to students with credit for Environment 121. Study of ecological and evolutionary principles as they apply to preservation of genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity. Discussion sections focus on interactions of science, policy, and economics in conserving biodiversity. Oral and written student presentation on specific conservation issues. Letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
3.3 / 10
Organization
1.7 / 10
Time
0-5 hrs/week
Overall
6.7 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2022 In-Person
    Grade: A

    great course! Lipman is a great lecturer.

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2022 In-Person
    Grade: A

    This was a fun class! The topics feel self explanatory if you have any background or knowledge about environmental justice. The group projects, including the volunteer trip, weren't too bad, but be sure to pick an easy environmental org.

Course

Instructor
Alison J Lipman
Previously taught
23F 22F 22S 21F 20F 19F 19Su 18F 18Su 18S 17Su

Grading Information

  • Has a group project

  • Attendance required

  • 1 midterm

  • Finals week final

  • 50% recommend the textbook

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