BIOL 005: Endangered Ecosystems  

BIOL 5: Endangered Ecosystems

OVERVIEW of Earth's ecosystems and major factors contributing to loss of biodiversity. Addresses global environmental problems and highlights current environmental and conservation issues in California and the San Francisco Bay Area. Major themes:

• General ecological principles, focused on the structure and function of ecosystems
• Factors contributing to endangerment of ecosystems
• Conservation of ecosystems and biodiversity