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2014-2015 University Catalog

CONS 635 - Non-Invasive Genetic Techniques in Wildlife Conservation

Credits: 2 (NR)
Introduces the benefits, drawbacks and applications of non-invasive genetic techniques to wildlife conservation; focuses on answering questions in animal behavior, population biology, and population management, particularly for vertebrate populations; provides hands-on experience relating to all stages of a research project utilizing modern noninvasive methods from sample collection to data analysis and interpretation.

Prerequisite(s): College-level Genetics Course AND College-level Ecology/Evolution Course.

Notes: This course is taught as an intensive, mixed-format (lectures, discussions, lab and computer exercises) offering, in a residential, full-day, 1-week session held at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal , VA. Students also complete pre-course reading assignments, and prepare and submit final projects after the intensive onsite session has concluded.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 0-2
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0-2