Time Schedule:
Martha Groom
BIOL 487
Seattle Campus
Supervised readings and group discussion. Recommended: one upper division course in ecology or conservation biology.
Class description
This seminar will focus on sustainable development, particularly on the African continent. We will examine the connections between human welfare and diverse and healthy ecosystems. We will also discuss the tensions among economic development, poverty eradication, and biodiversity conservation. Through some case studies, we'll examine efforts to create solutions to easing poverty and protecting biodiversity simultaneously.
Student learning goals
Students will understand concepts driving current biodiversity conservation practice, and the history and current trends in sustainable development efforts.
Students will develop their research skills
General method of instruction
Facilitated discussion of readings and guest lectures; independent research encouraged
Recommended preparation
A course in Ecology and/or Conservation Biology is assumed.
Class assignments and grading
Students will lead discussion, develop expanded bibliographies on topic areas, develop research questions and a short research project
