ENV 440/540 -- Conservation Biology
Spring 2005
Instructor:
Dr. Thomas D. Sisk
; Lab T.A.: Bala Chaudhary
Syllabus
WebCT - online discussion
Download Readings Here
(as .pdf files)
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Skeletal Lecture Notes
Lec. 17: Biodiversity on a Changing Planet: The Role of Science
Lec. 16: National Forest Managment Act: A Tear-down or a Fix?
Lec. 15: Evolving Science and Policy: The Endangeres Species Act
Lec. 14: Developing a Social Contract for Conservation
Lec. 13: Reserve Design, Part 2
Lec. 12: Reserve Design, Part 1
Lec. 11: Corridors and Edges
Lec. 10: Fragmentation
Lec. 9: Metapopulations
Lec. 8: Biological Invasions
Lec. 7: Demography and Population Dynamics
Lec. 6: Patterns in the Distribution of Diversity
Lec. 5: Reintroductions and Managing Genetics in the Wild
Lec. 4: Genetics of Small Populations
Lec. 3: Extinction
Lec. 2: The Role of Biodiversity
Lec. 1: What is Conservation Biology
Lab - Syllabus & Schedule
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Lab Readings and Links
Lab 5 - April 30, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Conservation of the Southwest Willow Flycatcher:
Water, Politics, and the ESA
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Lab 4 - Impacts of Urbanization: Disturbance, Habitat Fragmentation and the Loss of Landscape Connectivity
Maps of Woody Ridge Corridor and Wildlife Habitats
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Lab 3 - Grazing and Grasslands - Anderson Mesa - reading & questions will be sent via email
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Lab 2 - Disturbance Hydrology and Watershed Management - Fossil Creek
Questions for Fossil Creek Trip
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Lab 1 - Condor Reintroduction in Arizona
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NAU Student Conservation Biology
Website
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Links to Important Sites and Current Events, News, Etc.
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Colorado Plateau Conservation Biology Meeting
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March 11-13, in Prescott
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Colorado Plateau Chapter, Society for Conservation Biology
(only $10 to join!)
Full Text of the Endangered Species Act (.pdf)