Course Details
Course Code: EVSP507 Course ID: 4159 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
This course examines the development of major areas in conservation-oriented research that include patterns of biodiversity, extinction, conservation genetics, conservation of populations, communities and landscapes, and ecological sustainability.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/20 - 04/30/21 | 05/03/21 - 06/27/21 | Spring 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 12/28/20 - 06/04/21 | 06/07/21 - 08/01/21 | Spring 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 02/22/21 - 07/30/21 | 08/02/21 - 09/26/21 | Summer 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
LO-1 Examine the processes of extinction, species conservation, and biodiversity.
LO-2 Analyze the regulations, policies, and treaties that support biological conservation.
LO-3 Assess the role of conservation genetics theory in the preservation of biodiversity.
LO-4 Evaluate quantitative methods used in population viability analyses.
LO-5 Evaluate potential management strategies that incorporate the human dimensions in conserving species.
LO-6 Develop defendable strategies for conservation of a species or a system of concern.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Forum Participation | 24.00 % |
| Forum 1 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 2 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 3 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 4 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 5 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 6 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 7 | 3.00 % |
| Forum 8 | 3.00 % |
| Assignments | 36.00 % |
| Assignment 1 (Wk 2) | 9.00 % |
| Assignment 2 (Wk 3) | 9.00 % |
| Assignment 3 (Wk 5) | 9.00 % |
| Assignment 4 (Wk 6) | 9.00 % |
| Midterm Assignment | 20.00 % |
| Midterm (Wk 4) | 20.00 % |
| Final Project | 20.00 % |
| Final Project | 20.00 % |
Other readings as identified in the Lessons
Additional Resources: Please go to the program guides in the APUS Library for additional resources:
Environmental Policy and Management: http://apus.campusguides.com/environmental_policy_management?hs=a
Software Requirements
- Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) - American Public University System provides Microsoft Office 365 to AMU/APU students and faculty at no cost
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
| Book Title: | Key Topics in Conservation Biology 2 - e-book available in the APUS Online Library |
| ISBN: | 9780470658758 |
| Publication Info: | Wiley Lib |
| Author: | Macdonald, D. and Willis, K. |
| Unit Cost: | $80.56 |
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the course eReserve.* |
| ISBN: | ERESERVE NOTE |