CONSERVATION BIOLOGY- BIOL 443
DR. AARON HAINES - MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY
Course Description:
Applied conservation strategies to benefit rate, threatened and endangered species. Emphasis on the monitoring of species populations, theoretical models of population dynamics, developing experiments, and discussions on genetics and case studies.
Top 3 Marketable Skills Gained from This Course:
General Description of Field Activities:
Small mammal and herp trapping. Remote camera and acoustic device training. Kayaking. GPS training. Trawling. Radio-telemetry.
Approximate Amount of Course Time Spent in Field:
60%
Prerequisites:
Ecology-based Course or Environmental Science Course
Required Textbook or Supplies:
1) An Introduction to Conservation Biology 1st Edition by Richard B. Primack (Author), Anna A. Sher (Author)
2) Minimum 1 GB USB Flashdrive
3) Personal Laptop & Ethernet cable
4) Headlamp or flashlight
Number of Students:
10-13
Chincoteague Bay Field Station Fee*:
Salicornia: $1,179
Traditional: $1,079
Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the board of directors
* Does not include university tuition or fees. For specific policy on CBFS fees, click HERE.
Applied conservation strategies to benefit rate, threatened and endangered species. Emphasis on the monitoring of species populations, theoretical models of population dynamics, developing experiments, and discussions on genetics and case studies.
Top 3 Marketable Skills Gained from This Course:
- Remote animal tracking
- Statistical analysis
- Trapping techniques
General Description of Field Activities:
Small mammal and herp trapping. Remote camera and acoustic device training. Kayaking. GPS training. Trawling. Radio-telemetry.
Approximate Amount of Course Time Spent in Field:
60%
Prerequisites:
Ecology-based Course or Environmental Science Course
Required Textbook or Supplies:
1) An Introduction to Conservation Biology 1st Edition by Richard B. Primack (Author), Anna A. Sher (Author)
2) Minimum 1 GB USB Flashdrive
3) Personal Laptop & Ethernet cable
4) Headlamp or flashlight
Number of Students:
10-13
Chincoteague Bay Field Station Fee*:
Salicornia: $1,179
Traditional: $1,079
Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the board of directors
* Does not include university tuition or fees. For specific policy on CBFS fees, click HERE.
