ADVANCED

Introduction to Conservation Biology

The beginner's guide to Conservation Biology

17Lessons

8:58Duration

11Students

Free

About this course

Explore the science of protecting biodiversity and sustaining healthy ecosystems. This course introduces key conservation biology concepts, including species loss, habitat degradation, climate change, population management, protected areas, and restoration. Through real-world examples, learners will understand today’s major conservation challenges and the practical strategies used to protect wildlife and natural habitats.

What you'll learn

Biodiversity and ecosystem conservation: Understanding and protecting species, habitats, genetic diversity, and ecological processes.

Threats to biodiversity: Examining habitat loss, climate change, pollution, invasive species, wildlife exploitation, and human–wildlife conflict.

Species and population management: Assessing population health and applying strategies such as protected areas, captive breeding, reintroduction, and wildlife corridors.

Conservation planning and restoration: Restoring degraded ecosystems and developing evidence-based policies that balance conservation with human needs.

Curriculum

3 SECTIONS · 17 LESSONS

Getting Started2 lessons

Introduction14:00

History of Conservation Biology10:00

Semi-Advanced Topics6 lessons

Conservation Biology - Ecosystem Services39:00

Conservation Biology: Diversity part 1: Species Concepts24:00

Conservation Biology: Diversity part 2: Diversity across space and time60:00

Conservation Biology: Diversity Part 3: Local diversity, measurement, dynamics32:00

Conservation Biology: Contemporary Extinctions24:00

Conservation Biology: Pollution35:00

Advanced9 lessons

Conservation Biology: Habitat Loss19:00

Conservation Biology: Threats to Tropical Forests29:00

Conservation Biology: Habitat Fragmentation Part 133:00

Conservation Biology: Habitat fragmentation and edge effects29:00

Conservation Biology: Over-exploitation26:00

Conservation Biology: Urbanization28:00

Conservation Biology: Diseases of Conservation Concern55:00

Conservation Biology: Climate Change and Conservation53:00

Conservation Biology: Genetics28:00