EBIO 1050: Intro to Conservation Genetics

What makes a species vulnerable to extinction? How does evolution actually work? What can we do to help endangered species recover? We explore these questions and more in Introduction to Conservation Genetics. This two-part course focuses on how genetics are used in the understanding of and response to conservation threats in animal and plant species. The first section investigates the mechanisms of evolutionary change and their effects on threatened wildlife and flora. The second section of the course explores how conservation managers address genetic issues in wild and captive populations. The class will cover these topics in assignments, lectures, hands-on lab activities, and field trips.