BIO 530 - BIOGEOGRAPHY AND CONSERVATION

College of Arts & Sciences

Credits: 3

An introduction to the geographic patterning of biological diversity, exploring its origins, dynamics, and present trends. Examines the interplay among physical conditions, ecological interactions, evolutionary processes, and the historical movements of organisms and land masses as they have combined to affect the distribution of species, with particular attention to the application of biogeographic knowledge to current problems of species loss and conservation.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Two semesters of introductory biology or physical geography, or consent of the instructor.
Crosslisted with: GEO 530