Bio65 - Biological Conservation (Bio 65; 4 units), taught by Dr. Peter Bryant (pjbryant@uci.edu). A biological perspective on the current environmental crisis. The origin, evolution, and value of biological diversity. Extinction and depletion caused by overexploitation, habitat loss, exotic introductions and pollution. Special problems and solutions in selected habitats. Conservation through habitat preservation and restoration, captive breeding, and reintroduction. Students develop skills in analyzing and acting on conservation issues at local, national and international levels. They are required to contribute a research paper dealing with a conservation issue in their region. Uses the Biodiversity and Conservation hypertext book authored by the instructor.
Sustainable Oceans and Coastal Zones (Bio 169 section A; 4 units), taught by Dr. Peter Bowler (pabowler@uci.edu). This course will examine first the major physical and biogeochemical processes in the world's oceans, with an emphasis on tropical and sub-tropical coastal zones. Next, we will review coastal biophysical and chemical processes, and changes caused by El Niño, pollution, habitat destruction, and overfishing. Students and faculty will work closely on projects to review the current status of coastal zone natural and social ecosystems in coastal areas of many parts of the world, and write reports on proposed models for sustainable, community-based, aquaculture ecosystems in the coastal zones that are conservative of ecosystem services.
For more information, please contact the instructors:
| Dr. Peter J. Bryant
School of Biological Sciences University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA 92697-2275, USA Phone: (949) 824-4714 Fax: (949) 824-3571 e:mail: pjbryant@uci.edu |
Peter A. Bowler
School of Biological Sciences University of California, Irvine Irvine, CA 92697-2275, USA Phone: (949) 824-5183 Fax: (949) 824-2181 e-mail: pabowler@uci.edu |