This course presents the main scientific concepts, principles and approaches of ecology and conservation science that are applicable to environmental problems frequently encountered in Environmental Studies. Topics include diagnosing species declines, conservation genetics, ecology of invasive species, habitat fragmentation, protected areas and urban wildlife.

Prerequisite: EU/ENVS 1500 3.0 or ES/ENVS 1500 6.0 or SC/ BIOL 1001 3.0