BL 445 - Conservation and the Tree of Life

(3.00 cr.)

The field of conservation biology is changing rapidly, with evolutionary principles of growing importance in the preservation of biodiversity. Students explore the greatest threats to biodiversity and examine the biology of threatened and endangered species. The Tree of Life is examined along with the processes that have shaped the last 4.5 billion years of life on Earth. Learn how evolutionary relationships and phylogenetic diversity are used to inform conservation decisions when there is limited time and resources, allowing biologists to maximize the preservation and protection of Earth's biodiversity. Students evaluate, present, and discuss primary literature.

Prerequisite: BL 118 , BL 119 , BL 121 , BL 126 , BL 201 , BL 202 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Spring
Years Typically Offered: Annually

Interdisciplinary Studies: IES