BIOL 4490. Conservation Genetics. #-#-#. Prerequisite: BIOL 3300 or permission of instructor . Species preservation depends on the maintenance of genetic diversity, which involves many aspects of population behavior. This course will focus on issues pertaining to management of population genetic diversity in applied, conservation-related fields through case studies on management of endangered species populations and management of natural resources.

Syllabus Lab Schedule Links Guide to reading a scientific paper Seahorse Paper population genetics simulation link Exam 2 2008 Story of Stuff link Text: Frankham , R., J.D. Ballou and D.A. Briscoe. 2003.