Our agricultural and wild ecosystems depend upon healthy insect diversity. The course will delve into plant-insect ecology, amazing insect behavior and communication - to understand this connection. We will examine threats to insect communities and develop best practices to maintain healthy ecosystems. On field trips we'll observe insect life in various environments. General Biology (BIO 1160) is strongly recommended as a pre-requisite for this class. These rotating courses address timely and current issues in conservation biology. Different subjects are taught in different terms. Students explore the topic within the field of conservation biology and learn how the principles of conservation biology are applied to the topic and used in conservation on the ground. These courses combine the theoretical knowledge students gain in conservation and wildlife biology and applied work in conservation. May be repeated up to three times for a maximum of 8 credits.
- Teacher: Ken Hobson