2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
    Dec 21, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GEOG 381 - Emerging Technologies in Conservation


Human-induced changes on the Earth have been occurring for thousands of years. However, the current magnitude, rate, and spatial scale of these changes are unprecedented, entering a new epoch: the Anthropocene- in which humans are the main driving force of environmental change. Land cover change, overhunting, and climate change are the main drivers of worldwide ecosystem change and species extinction. This class focuses on technological advances to facilitate ecosystem and biodiversity conservation assessment and planning through the review of literature, computer labs, and practical case studies.

Prerequisites: GEOG 190  /IDCE 310  and  GEOG 296 / IDCE 388  or Instructor Permission.

Intro to Remote Sensing is highly recommended.

Anticipated Terms Offered: Every Spring