May 30, 2026  
Xavier University Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Xavier University Catalog 2025-2026

BIOL 256 - Conservation Biology


3 Credit Hours
This course will introduce students to the science of conservation biology with theory and practical examples. It will examine the threats to species persistence including those posed by land-use changes, overexploitation and introduction of invasive species. And it will explore human strategies for improving species survival and diversity. For science majors.

Prerequisites: Undergraduate level BIOL162 Minimum grade of D and Undergraduate level BIOL163 Minimum grade of D

Course Attributes: Solidarity & Kinship Flag

Levels: Graduate Undergraduate


College of Arts & Sciences Biology