Special Topics in Conservation. 1-3 credits

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Topics of current relevance to the field of conservation. Notes: May be repeated for credit with approval of the Smithsonian Mason School of Conservation. Offered through the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation in cooperation with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute on site in Front Royal, VA. Course Format: These courses are taught as an intensive, mixed format (lectures and computer work) offering, in a residential full-day (8:30am-6pm), 1 week, 10 day or 2 week session, as well as an 8 week online asynchronous format depending on the course/section. Students complete pre-course assignments, and are graded in participation, computer exercises and a final exam or project. Some night sessions may occur for on-site courses, which may also include some weekend class days. Offered by Provost's Office . May be repeated within the term for a maximum 9 credits.