Biodiversity and Conservation

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Biodiversity is an emerging and highly integrative field of research dealing with all aspects of biological diversity and its relationship to the functioning of earth’s ecosystems. This course will address approaches and techniques for the measurement, assessment, monitoring, and management of biodiversity from genes to ecosystems. We will incorporate social, ecological, and evolutionary perspectives to understand patterns, structure, and drivers of biodiversity and its importance to human health and society. Laboratory fee applicable.