PRESERVING NATURE

ENVIRST 951

Surveys the scientific knowledge, concepts, and models that are the basis for the applied practice for the conservation of biodiversity. Study interactions of humans with nature, and how conservation science is used to formulate policy and guide conservation actions.

ENVIRST/GEOG 339

Examines major environmental conservation approaches in the U.S. and developing countries and how they are influenced by sociopolitical factors, cultural values and scientific understandings of nature. Historical and contemporary cases are explored with emphasis on biodiversity and climate change issues.

ENVIRST 976

A weekly series of presentations by persons who have direct experience in the practice of conservation biology and sustainable development. Presenters may be students, faculty staff or agency persons.

BOTANY/ENVIRST/F&WECOL/ZOOLOGY 516

Investigate the science behind the protection of nature and preservation of biodiversity by focusing on both the biological and socioeconomic factors that underlie the challenges to and the impacts of conservation efforts. Explore the theory, research, and application of biological conservation from an interdisciplinary, international, solutions-focused perspective. Learn about the many threats to Earth's biodiversity but also examine in-depth and apply approaches to overcome them.

ENVIRST 979

Provides an online environment for the development and practice of the skills needed to be an environmental conservation professional and leader. Analyze options and make good professional conservation judgments in complex and uncertain environmental, political, and economic settings. Provides the tools needed to assess and revise those judgments. Includes exercises on the politics of environmental decisions, internal and external communication strategies, and program development and assessment strategies.