Natural Sciences 191CNS40 - FYS- Conservation Biology

What causes extinction? What can scientists and the public do to protect and conserve species diversity? This course will explore conservation biology: a mission-oriented field that uses science to protect and restore species and ecosystems. Students will construct case studies of conservation problems, debate controversial issues like genetic engineering of extinct species, and think critically about how to tackle pressing conservation challenges through science and community action.

Open to Natural Sciences Freshman with a declared major or on the Natural Sciences Exploratory Track.