Environmental Studies · Boston College
This course will survey topics in the broad, interdisciplinary, and rapidly developing field of conservation science. Among other topics, the course will explore wildlife reintroductions, community-based conservation, parks and protected areas, ecological monitoring, conservation mapping and prioritization, and Indigenous stewardship. The class will consider holistic conservation challenges and approaches in a variety of systems, including coastal areas, tropical rainforests, rangelands, and the high seas. Students will explore content by reading scientific articles, engaging in interactive le
