The course examines the meaning and significance of biodiversity from local to global scales. Current and emerging threats to biodiversity, including extinction, habitat fragmentation, land use change, over exploitation, invasive species, and global climate change are explored. Efforts to manage and maintain biodiversity, including how human activity impacts conservation efforts, natural resource policy and management, as well as the social, political and ethical decisions for conservation management are discussed. Prerequisites: Successful completion (C- or better) of BIOL 111 and 112 with labs. Spring