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Synthesis of conservation biology with an emphasis on the preservation
of biological diversity and its evolutionary potential. Laboratory
includes an introduction to the use of modern molecular techniques in
conservation biology, computer simulation modeling, and a discussion of
current topics in conservation.
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Instructor:
Professor Ken N. Paige
School of Integrative
Biology
Department of
Animal Biology
Office: 481 Morrill Hall, 505 S, Goodwin, Urbana
Phone: 244-6606
Email: k-paige@uiuc.edu
Teaching Assistants:
Moni Berg-Binder
Office: 683 Morrill Hall
Phone: 333-3687
Email: mcberg2@uiuc.edu
Molly McNicoll
Office: 155 Morrill Hall
Phone: 333-1298
Email: mcnicoll@life.uiuc.edu
Lecture: MW 10:00-10:50
243 M E Bldg
Labs:
M 2:00-5:00 136 Burrill Hall
T 2:00-5:00 136 Burrill Hall
Th 2:00-5:00
136 Burrill Hall
Computer Room: 164E Burrill Hall (Feb 28- March 14)
Grading:
3 Exams 75%
PVA Report 15%
Discussion/Lab Participation 10%
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Course Links:
Lecture Syllabus
Lab Syllabus
Lab Guidelines
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Course text: Principles of
Conservation Biology
Martha J. Groom, Gary K. Meffe, C. Ronald Carroll, and contributors.
3rd Edition Sinauer Associates, Inc. Sunderland,
MA
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Lab Text: Miller, P.S. and R.C.
Lacy. 2003. Vortex: A Stochastic Simulation of the Extinction Process.
Second Edition, Version 9. IUCN SSC CBSG.
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