Principles of conservation biology ppt

Conservation Biology.
Definition Modern Conservation Biology Conserving endangered species Demographic and genetic consequences of small population size, PVA, biology of small populations, manipulative techniques that enhance survival probability and design of nature reserves for particular species.

The first two-thirds of the course will focus on the biological aspects of the discipline.
Topics covered will include:

The conservation of nature is important for nature’s intrinsic values, its instrumental values, and its psychological values.
An understanding of conservation is based on key concepts in taxonomy, ecology, genetics, geography, and evolution.