Department of Biological Sciences
Global climate change. Habitat destruction. Invasive species. Urbanization. Accelerated species extinctions. Expertise in conservation biology has never been more relevant and in demand.
With courses in the evenings and on weekends, Fordham’s graduate certificate in conservation biology offers opportunities for exploring conservation biology and urban ecology. Applicants should have completed a BA/BS in biology, or other natural/environmental science, or equivalent coursework.
The course topics include:
- Evolutionary and ecological processes affecting small populations
- Factors affecting global biodiversity
- Conservation of species and ecosystems
- Fundamentals of environmental law and policy
- Urban Ecology
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