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Introduction to Conservation Biology

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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.

Biology
Author
Amie Mazzoni Frazer
Publisher
Fresno City College
Source
LibreTexts
Language
EN
Category
Basic Sciences
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Contents· 224 sections
  1. 01: What is Conservation Biology
  2. 1.01: Introduction to What is Conservation Biology
  3. 1.02: Conservation Biology is Still Evolving
  4. 1.03: A Multidisciplinary Approach
  5. 1.04: History of US Conservation
  6. 1.05: Environmental Ethics
  7. 1.06: Summary
  8. 1.07: Topics for Discussion
  9. 1.09: Bibliography
  10. 02: The Process of Science
  11. 2.01: What is Science
  12. 2.02: The Scientific Method
  13. 2.03: Scientific Papers
  14. 2.04: Basic and Applied Science
  15. 2.05: Data Dive- California Wildfires
  16. 2.06: Review
  17. 03: Population Ecology
  18. 3.01: Ecology Overview
  19. 3.02: Populations
  20. 3.2.01: Population Dispersion
  21. 3.2.02: Population Size
  22. 3.2.03: Population Growth and Regulation
  23. 3.2.04: Life History
  24. 3.2.05: Data Dive- Wildlife Corridors
  25. 3.2.06: Section Review
  26. 3.03: The Human Population
  27. 3.3.01: The Human Population
  28. 3.3.02: History of Human Population Growth
  29. 3.3.03: The Rate of Human Population Growth
  30. 3.3.04: Looking Ahead
  31. 3.3.05: Human Impact on the Environment
  32. 3.3.06: Data Dive- World Population Densities
  33. 3.3.07: Section Review
  34. 04: Community Ecology
  35. 4.01: Biotic Interactions
  36. 4.1.01: Trophic Interactions
  37. 4.1.1.01: Predation
  38. 4.1.1.02: Herbivory
  39. 4.1.1.03: Parasitism
  40. 4.1.1.04: Food Chains and Food Webs
  41. 4.1.02: Competition
  42. 4.1.03: Facilitation
  43. 4.1.04: Symbiosis
  44. 4.02: Community Structure and Dynamics
  45. 4.03: Data Dive- Bison Impacts In Prairies
  46. 4.04: Section Review
  47. 05: Ecosystems
  48. 5.01: Ecosystem Types and Dynamics
  49. 5.02: Matter
  50. 5.03: Biogeochemical Cycles
  51. 5.04: Fresh Water Supply and the Water Cycle
  52. 5.4.01: Water Usage
  53. 5.4.02: Water Scarcity and Solutions
  54. 5.05: Soils
  55. 5.06: Soil Degradation
  56. 5.07: Data Dive- Beaver Impacts on Wetlands
  57. 5.08: Review
  58. 06: Biomes
  59. 6.01: Climate and Biomes
  60. 6.02: Terrestrial Biomes
  61. 6.03: Aquatic Biomes
  62. 6.04: Data Dive- Biome Carbon Storage
  63. 6.05: Review
  64. 07: What is Biodiversity
  65. 7.01: Introduction to What is Biodiversity
  66. 7.02: Classification of Earth's Species
  67. 7.03: Origin of Biodiversity
  68. 7.04: Species Diversity
  69. 7.05: Genetic Diversity
  70. 7.06: Ecosystem Diversity and Services
  71. 7.07: Patterns of Biodiversity
  72. 7.7.01: Species Distribution
  73. 7.08: Summary
  74. 7.09: Topics for Discussion
  75. 7.11: Bibliography
  76. 08: Importance of Biodiversity
  77. 8.01: Introduction to the Importance of Biodiversity
  78. 8.02: Material Contributions
  79. 8.03: Regulating Services
  80. 8.04: Nonmaterial Contributions
  81. 8.05: Option Values
  82. 8.06: Environmental Economics
  83. 8.07: Summary
  84. 8.08: Topics for Discussion
  85. 8.09: Bibliography
  86. 09: Habitat Destruction and Fragmentation
  87. 9.01: Introduction to Habitat Destruction and Fragmentation
  88. 9.02: Habitat Loss Overview
  89. 9.03: What is Habitat Loss
  90. 9.04: Habitat Loss Impact on Select Ecosystems
  91. 9.05: Population Growth and Consumption
  92. 9.06: Summary
  93. 9.07: Topics for Discussion
  94. 9.09: Bibliography
  95. 10: Impacts of Climate Change
  96. 10.01: Introduction to the Impacts of Climate Change
  97. 10.02: Climate Change
  98. 10.2.01: Climate Change
  99. 10.2.1.01: The Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change
  100. 10.03: Drivers of Climate Change
  101. 10.05: The Impact of Climate Change
  102. 10.06: Beneficiaries of Climate Change
  103. 10.07: The Overall Impact of Climate Change
  104. 10.08: Summary
  105. 10.09: Topics for Discussion
  106. 10.11: Bibliography
  107. 11: Pollution Overharvesting Invasive Species and Disease
  108. 11.01: Introduction to Pollution Overharvesting Invasive Species and Disease
  109. 11.02: Pollution in Its Many Forms
  110. 11.2.01: Water Pollutants and Their Sources
  111. 11.2.02: Mitigating Water Pollution
  112. 11.2.03: Air Pollution
  113. 11.2.3.01: Acid Deposition
  114. 11.2.04: Section Review
  115. 11.2.05: Solid Waste Management
  116. 11.2.5.01: Waste Generation
  117. 11.2.5.02: Waste Disposal
  118. 11.2.5.03: Solid Waste and Marine Life
  119. 11.2.5.04: Data Dive- Plastic in World Oceans
  120. 11.2.5.05: Waste Reduction
  121. 11.2.5.06: Data Dive- Flushable Wipes
  122. 11.2.5.07: Review
  123. 11.03: Impacts of Industrial Agriculture
  124. 11.04: Overharvesting
  125. 11.05: Persecution
  126. 11.06: Invasive Species
  127. 11.6.01: Overview of Invasive Species
  128. 11.07: Parasites and Diseases
  129. 11.08: Data Dive- Threats to Biodiversity
  130. 11.09: Summary
  131. 11.10: Topics for Discussion
  132. 11.12: Bibliography
  133. 12: Extinction
  134. 12.01: Introduction to Extinction
  135. 12.02: History of Extinction
  136. 12.03: Rates of Extinction
  137. 12.04: What is Extinction
  138. 12.05: Which Species are at Risk of Extinction
  139. 12.06: Characteristics of Threatened Species
  140. 12.07: Problems of Small Populations
  141. 12.08: Is De-extinction a Solution
  142. 12.09: Summary
  143. 12.10: Topics for Discussion
  144. 12.12: Bibliography
  145. 13: Applied Population Biology
  146. 13.01: Introduction to Applied Population Biology
  147. 13.02: Monitoring Population Size
  148. 13.03: Estimating Extinction Risk
  149. 13.04: Data Dive- Island Fox Populations
  150. 13.05: Topics for Discussion
  151. 13.07: Bibliography
  152. 13.08: Summary
  153. 14: Conserving Ecosystems
  154. 14.01: Introduction to Conserving Ecosystems
  155. 14.02: Measures of Biodiversity Loss
  156. 14.03: Ecosystem Monitoring
  157. 14.04: Maintaining Complex and Adaptive Ecosystems
  158. 14.05: Restoring Damaged Ecosystems
  159. 14.06: Ecosystem Restoration
  160. 14.07: Combatting Climate Change Through Ecosystem Conservation
  161. 14.08: Summary
  162. 14.09: Topics for Discussion
  163. 14.11: Bibliography
  164. 15: Preventing Extinctions
  165. 15.01: Introduction to Preventing Extinctions
  166. 15.02: Species-level Conservation
  167. 15.03: Studying Species and Populations
  168. 15.04: Saving Species Through Translocations
  169. 15.05: Managing and Facilitating Movement Dynamics
  170. 15.06: Managing Species Sensitive to Climate Change
  171. 15.07: Ex Situ Conservation Strategies
  172. 15.08: Thoughts on Neglected Taxa
  173. 15.09: Summary
  174. 15.10: Topics for Discussion
  175. 15.12: Bibliography
  176. 16: Biodiversity and the Law
  177. 16.01: Introduction to Biodiversity and the Law
  178. 16.02: Identifying Legislative Priorities
  179. 16.03: Environmental Laws and Policies
  180. 16.04: National and State Laws
  181. 16.05: The Limits of Environmental Laws and Regulations
  182. 16.06: Conclusion
  183. 16.07: Summary
  184. 16.08: Topics for Discussion
  185. 16.10: Bibliography
  186. 17: The Importance of Protected Areas
  187. 17.01: Introduction to the Importance of Protected Areas
  188. 17.02: Establishing Protected Areas
  189. 17.03: Classification of Protected Areas
  190. 17.04: Government Protected Areas in the US
  191. 17.05: Non-profit Organizations
  192. 17.06: Prioritization - What Should be Protected
  193. 17.07: Designing Protected Areas
  194. 17.08: Challenges for Protected Areas
  195. 17.09: Summary
  196. 17.10: Topics for Discussion
  197. 17.11: Bibliography
  198. 18: Conservation on Unprotected Lands
  199. 18.01: Introduction to Conservation on Unprotected Lands
  200. 18.02: Human-Dominated Landscapes
  201. 18.03: Sustainable Agriculture
  202. 18.04: Smarter Infrastructure
  203. 18.05: Confronting Human-Wildlife Conflict
  204. 18.06: Data Dive- Landslides and Ag Terraces
  205. 18.07: Summary
  206. 18.08: Topics for Discussion
  207. 18.10: Bibliography
  208. 19: An Agenda for the Future
  209. 19.01: Introduction to An Agenda for the Future
  210. 19.02: Individual Choices
  211. 19.03: Introduction to Sustainability
  212. 19.3.01: History of Sustainability
  213. 19.04: Achieving Sustainable Development
  214. 19.4.01: Sustainable Cities
  215. 19.4.02: Sustainability and the Future
  216. 19.05: Dealing with Technological Advances
  217. 19.06: Funding Conservation Activities
  218. 19.6.01: Data Dive- Sustainable Investments
  219. 19.07: Building Lasting Partnerships
  220. 19.08: Environmental Education and Leadership
  221. 19.09: Summary
  222. 19.10: Review
  223. 19.11: Topics for Discussion
  224. 19.13: Bibliography