ENVR 374 - WI:Sem:

4 Credits

1 Units

In this course, students will discuss conservation strategies and threats associated with local, national, and global resources such as watersheds, forests, wildlife, and parks and preserved lands. Management of these resources is complicated by rapid development (loss of open space) and land use change, the spread of invasive species, the alteration or loss breeding, wintering, and stop-over habitats for migrating species of birds and butterflies, and climate change. There will also be a focus on issues related to biodiversity and discussions on how conservation and biodiversity are linked to human health and well-being. Science is the basis for developing conservation strategies and management plans, but often, economics, politics, and social issues (population growth, poverty, protection of the rights of indigenous people and their cultures) present complications to implementation of these plans. To meet the writing intensive component of this course, students will be responsible for a number of writing assignments including journaling, op-ed assignments, reaction papers, abstracts and a major research paper. All students will be expected to give an oral formal presentation on a topic relevant to the course theme.

Prerequisite: JUNIOR OR SENIOR CLASS STANDING
Credit Type Code: Letter Grade