BIOL 318: Wildlife Behavior and Conservation

Course Description

This course is designed to teach the fundamental theory of behavioral ecology and then apply that theory to wildlife conservation. We will examine how environments shape organisms’ lives and what that means for our efforts to manage and conserve species. The specific course objectives are to 1) gain a rigorous biological foundation in behavioral ecology, evolutionary biology, and related topics in order to understand how environments shape behavior; 2) provide a forum for discussion of current issues in conservation biology; 3) develop a framework for applying behavior ecological theory to wildlife conservation. Cross-listed: BIOLOGY 318/ENV STDS 318. Prerequisites: BIOLOGY 105 or BIOLOGY 260/ENV STDS 260 or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.