This course focuses on biodiversity loss and the importance of biodiversity conservation. In this course, students will survey the patterns of global diversity within various biomes and examine the most pressing threats leading to declines in biodiversity. Students will be introduced to theory and principles involved in conservation and learn about governmental and non-governmental efforts to protect natural environments and develop sustainable practices to meet human needs In addition, there will be guest lecturers who are practitioners in the field, and field trips to view conservation in practice, namely the Schönbrunn Zoo (ex-situ) and Wienerwald Biosphere Reserve (in-situ).
- Instructor: Brandon Anthony