Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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BIOS 423 001 (CRN: 23473)
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
Long Title: CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
Department: Biosciences
Instructor: Dunham, Amy
Meeting: 1:00PM - 2:15PM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: (BIOS 101 OR BIOS 201) AND (BIOS 102 OR BIOS 202) AND BIOS 332
Section Max Enrollment: 20
Section Enrolled: 15
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 30
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 23
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 198)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 24-NOV-2025 3:32PM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Description: This course is designed to give students a broad overview of conservation biology. Lecture and discussions will focus on conservation issues such as biodiversity, extinction, management, sustained yield, invasive species and preserve design. Counts as a capstone course for the major concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Cross-list: BIOS 523.