BIO 450
Capstone in Biodiversity and Conservation
Biology
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Students will apply principles of biodiversity and conservation to complete a complex project that integrates their disciplinary understanding to address a broad issue in conservation or biodiversity research. This culminating experience will allow students to create a project that will facilitate their transition into a post baccalaureate environment.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 10: A, B, C, D, E, T, I (Standard grade rule with a T option)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
ENGL 316; ENGL 316
Title
Conservation in Ecological Processes
Learning Outcome
Apply an understanding of ecological processes to conservation of populations, species, and ecosystems.
Title
Environmental Stewardship
Learning Outcome
Foster and promote environmental stewardship within your realm of influence and your community.
Title
Scientific Method and Analytical Thinking
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to apply the scientific method and analytical thinking to ecological and conservation issues.
Title
Synthesizing Literature for Conservation Biology
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to synthesize literature relevant to a topic in conservation biology
Title
Scientific Term Paper
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to write a scientific term paper
