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Introduction to Conservation Biology

This text has been created for Biol 14, Introduction to Conservation Biology. Fresno City College course catalog description: Introductory course in conservation biology. An exploration of phenomena influencing Earth's biological diversity with an emphasis on ecological principles and human impacts. A focus on natural resource use, management and future challenges for a growing human population.

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Tác giả: Amie Mazzoni Frazer
Nhà xuất bản: Fresno City College
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Ngôn ngữ: EN
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01: What is Conservation Biology
1.01: Introduction to What is Conservation Biology
1.02: Conservation Biology is Still Evolving
1.03: A Multidisciplinary Approach
1.04: History of US Conservation
1.05: Environmental Ethics
1.06: Summary
1.07: Topics for Discussion
1.09: Bibliography
02: The Process of Science
2.01: What is Science
2.02: The Scientific Method
2.03: Scientific Papers
2.04: Basic and Applied Science
2.05: Data Dive- California Wildfires
2.06: Review
03: Population Ecology
3.01: Ecology Overview
3.02: Populations
3.2.01: Population Dispersion
3.2.02: Population Size
3.2.03: Population Growth and Regulation
3.2.04: Life History
3.2.05: Data Dive- Wildlife Corridors
3.2.06: Section Review
3.03: The Human Population
3.3.01: The Human Population
3.3.02: History of Human Population Growth
3.3.03: The Rate of Human Population Growth
3.3.04: Looking Ahead
3.3.05: Human Impact on the Environment
3.3.06: Data Dive- World Population Densities
3.3.07: Section Review
04: Community Ecology
4.01: Biotic Interactions
4.1.01: Trophic Interactions
4.1.1.01: Predation
4.1.1.02: Herbivory
4.1.1.03: Parasitism
4.1.1.04: Food Chains and Food Webs
4.1.02: Competition
4.1.03: Facilitation
4.1.04: Symbiosis
4.02: Community Structure and Dynamics
4.03: Data Dive- Bison Impacts In Prairies
4.04: Section Review
05: Ecosystems
5.01: Ecosystem Types and Dynamics
5.02: Matter
5.03: Biogeochemical Cycles
5.04: Fresh Water Supply and the Water Cycle
5.4.01: Water Usage
5.4.02: Water Scarcity and Solutions
5.05: Soils
5.06: Soil Degradation
5.07: Data Dive- Beaver Impacts on Wetlands
5.08: Review
06: Biomes
6.01: Climate and Biomes
6.02: Terrestrial Biomes
6.03: Aquatic Biomes
6.04: Data Dive- Biome Carbon Storage
6.05: Review
07: What is Biodiversity
7.01: Introduction to What is Biodiversity
7.02: Classification of Earth's Species
7.03: Origin of Biodiversity
7.04: Species Diversity
7.05: Genetic Diversity
7.06: Ecosystem Diversity and Services
7.07: Patterns of Biodiversity
7.7.01: Species Distribution
7.08: Summary
7.09: Topics for Discussion
7.11: Bibliography
08: Importance of Biodiversity
8.01: Introduction to the Importance of Biodiversity
8.02: Material Contributions
8.03: Regulating Services
8.04: Nonmaterial Contributions
8.05: Option Values
8.06: Environmental Economics
8.07: Summary
8.08: Topics for Discussion
8.09: Bibliography
09: Habitat Destruction and Fragmentation
9.01: Introduction to Habitat Destruction and Fragmentation
9.02: Habitat Loss Overview
9.03: What is Habitat Loss
9.04: Habitat Loss Impact on Select Ecosystems
9.05: Population Growth and Consumption
9.06: Summary
9.07: Topics for Discussion
9.09: Bibliography
10: Impacts of Climate Change
10.01: Introduction to the Impacts of Climate Change
10.02: Climate Change
10.2.01: Climate Change
10.2.1.01: The Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change
10.03: Drivers of Climate Change
10.05: The Impact of Climate Change
10.06: Beneficiaries of Climate Change
10.07: The Overall Impact of Climate Change
10.08: Summary
10.09: Topics for Discussion
10.11: Bibliography
11: Pollution Overharvesting Invasive Species and Disease
11.01: Introduction to Pollution Overharvesting Invasive Species and Disease
11.02: Pollution in Its Many Forms
11.2.01: Water Pollutants and Their Sources
11.2.02: Mitigating Water Pollution
11.2.03: Air Pollution
11.2.3.01: Acid Deposition
11.2.04: Section Review
11.2.05: Solid Waste Management
11.2.5.01: Waste Generation
11.2.5.02: Waste Disposal
11.2.5.03: Solid Waste and Marine Life
11.2.5.04: Data Dive- Plastic in World Oceans
11.2.5.05: Waste Reduction
11.2.5.06: Data Dive- Flushable Wipes
11.2.5.07: Review
11.03: Impacts of Industrial Agriculture
11.04: Overharvesting
11.05: Persecution
11.06: Invasive Species
11.6.01: Overview of Invasive Species
11.07: Parasites and Diseases
11.08: Data Dive- Threats to Biodiversity
11.09: Summary
11.10: Topics for Discussion
11.12: Bibliography
12: Extinction
12.01: Introduction to Extinction
12.02: History of Extinction
12.03: Rates of Extinction
12.04: What is Extinction
12.05: Which Species are at Risk of Extinction
12.06: Characteristics of Threatened Species
12.07: Problems of Small Populations
12.08: Is De-extinction a Solution
12.09: Summary
12.10: Topics for Discussion
12.12: Bibliography
13: Applied Population Biology
13.01: Introduction to Applied Population Biology
13.02: Monitoring Population Size
13.03: Estimating Extinction Risk
13.04: Data Dive- Island Fox Populations
13.05: Topics for Discussion
13.07: Bibliography
13.08: Summary
14: Conserving Ecosystems
14.01: Introduction to Conserving Ecosystems
14.02: Measures of Biodiversity Loss
14.03: Ecosystem Monitoring
14.04: Maintaining Complex and Adaptive Ecosystems
14.05: Restoring Damaged Ecosystems
14.06: Ecosystem Restoration
14.07: Combatting Climate Change Through Ecosystem Conservation
14.08: Summary
14.09: Topics for Discussion
14.11: Bibliography
15: Preventing Extinctions
15.01: Introduction to Preventing Extinctions
15.02: Species-level Conservation
15.03: Studying Species and Populations
15.04: Saving Species Through Translocations
15.05: Managing and Facilitating Movement Dynamics
15.06: Managing Species Sensitive to Climate Change
15.07: Ex Situ Conservation Strategies
15.08: Thoughts on Neglected Taxa
15.09: Summary
15.10: Topics for Discussion
15.12: Bibliography
16: Biodiversity and the Law
16.01: Introduction to Biodiversity and the Law
16.02: Identifying Legislative Priorities
16.03: Environmental Laws and Policies
16.04: National and State Laws
16.05: The Limits of Environmental Laws and Regulations
16.06: Conclusion
16.07: Summary
16.08: Topics for Discussion
16.10: Bibliography
17: The Importance of Protected Areas
17.01: Introduction to the Importance of Protected Areas
17.02: Establishing Protected Areas
17.03: Classification of Protected Areas
17.04: Government Protected Areas in the US
17.05: Non-profit Organizations
17.06: Prioritization - What Should be Protected
17.07: Designing Protected Areas
17.08: Challenges for Protected Areas
17.09: Summary
17.10: Topics for Discussion
17.11: Bibliography
18: Conservation on Unprotected Lands
18.01: Introduction to Conservation on Unprotected Lands
18.02: Human-Dominated Landscapes
18.03: Sustainable Agriculture
18.04: Smarter Infrastructure
18.05: Confronting Human-Wildlife Conflict
18.06: Data Dive- Landslides and Ag Terraces
18.07: Summary
18.08: Topics for Discussion
18.10: Bibliography
19: An Agenda for the Future
19.01: Introduction to An Agenda for the Future
19.02: Individual Choices
19.03: Introduction to Sustainability
19.3.01: History of Sustainability
19.04: Achieving Sustainable Development
19.4.01: Sustainable Cities
19.4.02: Sustainability and the Future
19.05: Dealing with Technological Advances
19.06: Funding Conservation Activities
19.6.01: Data Dive- Sustainable Investments
19.07: Building Lasting Partnerships
19.08: Environmental Education and Leadership
19.09: Summary
19.10: Review
19.11: Topics for Discussion
19.13: Bibliography