Intro Ecosys/Wildlife Conserve Lab (ES 103)

Term: Rindge 2019/20 Fall Semester

Faculty

	Catherine Owen KoningShow MyInfo popup for Catherine Owen Koning
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	Office hours: And also by appointment My office is in 109 Marcucella Hall. Tuesday 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Wednesday 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

	Lisa M. BombaShow MyInfo popup for Lisa M. Bomba
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	Office hours: Wednesday 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM Friday 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM

Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM (8/27/2019 - 12/12/2019) Location: RNDG MARCU 102
Thu, 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM (8/27/2019 - 12/12/2019) Location: RNDG MARCU 131

Description

Using real-world data from local and global sites, students will explore the issues related to species conservation around the world. Issues of habitat destruction, pollution, invasive species, overhunting and human overpopulation will be investigated, as well as basic concepts of evolution, biogeography and human attitudes towards the environment. Students will examine trends in biodiversity, and learn how ecosystems can be preserved, managed and restored in order to save wild biodiversity and create a sustainable society. Addresses GLE Learning Outcomes Natural Sciences, Critical Thinking and Inquiry & Analysis.
Note: ES103 is the first of a two-semester laboratory science sequence with ES104.