BIO 395-02 - Advanced Special Topic: Arid-zone Restoration and Conservation Ecology

2 credits (Spring)

This short course is the sequal to the Fall 2012 Desert Ecology course with Winter Break embedded travel and is only open to participants in the travel portion of the Fall course. Having intensely studied a pristine desert environment, we will now explore the effects of anticipated mining activities and climate change on the biota of the Namib Desert, in the broader context of arid zone restoration and conservation ecology. Evaluation will be based on an individually-written research paper and presentation, as well as participation in literature discussions and peer reviews. Students will also prepare a formal group presentation of the two courses & travel experience, to be presented at a campus-wide venue.

Prerequisite: BIO 252 and BIO 395-01: Namib Desert Ecology, with attendance in the Winter Break travel experience.
Note: Dates: January 21 to March 8. 1/2 semester deadlines apply.
Instructor: P. Jacobson