BIOE 281ZConservation Science in a Changing World
Selected readings and guest speakers in conservation, climate science and the ecology of environmental change coupled with peer review of participants' research proposals, grant proposals, manuscripts and scientific presentations.
Prerequisites
Enrollment is restricted to ecology and evolutionary graduate students.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Open 0/15 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Open 2/15 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | TBA | TBD In Person | E. S. Zavaleta | Open 3/15 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | TBA | TBD In Person | E. S. Zavaleta | Open 3/15 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | TBA | TBD In Person | E. S. Zavaleta | Open 3/15 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erika Zavaleta | 3.6 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 38% | 17 |
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