Intro Ecosys/Wildlife Conserve Lec (ES 103L)

Term: Rindge 2012/13 Fall Semester

Faculty

	Rhine SingletonShow MyInfo popup for Rhine Singleton
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	Office hours: Spring 2015: You can always come by my office (MH207) and sign up for a time on my door. Times are updated weekly. Monday 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Wednesday 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Thursday 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

	Jill WeissShow MyInfo popup for Jill Weiss
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	Office hours: Thurs 1-2; Fri 3-4 - But I am usually on campus at some point on M, W, R, and F. We can always make an appointment. My office is room 210 - sometimes I'm in the lab.

	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

Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM (9/4/2012 - 12/19/2012) Location: RNDG MARCU 102

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.