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A first step toward enhancing undergraduate education is to assess the current "state of the art." We have tried to structure this survey to take no more than 10-15 minutes of your time. Please take a few moments to complete and return the survey no later than 7 April 2000 so that we can be better informed. If you have any questions, contact Thomas Fleischner, Environmental Studies Program, Prescott College, 220 Grove Ave., Prescott, Arizona 86301, Telephone (520) 778-2090 x 2219, Email tfleischner@prescott.edu. Thanks.
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- Does your institution teach one or more undergraduate courses in conservation biology (yes/no)?
- Do they have prerequisites? If so, what are they?
- What concepts are taught in the course(s)? (circle all that apply)
- a. historical background in conservation
- b. population genetics
- c. island biogeography theory
- d. design of nature reserves
- e. gap analysis
- f. political process/policy analysis
- g. values and ethics
- h. global threats to biodiversity
- i. integration of course concepts/local issues
- j. restoration ecology
- k. ecosystem management
- l. other (please list)
- What skills are developed in these courses? (circle all that apply)
- a. quantitative assessment/data analysis
- b. written communication
- c. oral communication
- d. field natural history
- e. "real world" experience in policy/government
- f. other (please list)
- Is there a field component (yes/no)?
- Are topics in conservation prominent in other courses (please name courses)?
- Is there a program or degree track in conservation biology (yes/no)? If yes, please describe briefly (degree offered, number of years required, and so forth).
- Do students who emphasize conservation biology in their major or minor get practical experience in problem solving?
- Do students do internships?
- Are there effective policies that actively implement the values of conservation biology within your institution? Examples?
- Is there active interaction and cooperation between disciplines/departments related to conservation biology (e.g., botany, zoology, fisheries, wildlife, forestry, cooperative studies units) at your institution (yes/no/not applicable)?
- What are the most important ways undergraduate education in conservation biology could be enhanced at your institution?
- Have you encountered obstacles in creating/expanding undergraduate education in conservation biology at your school (explain)?
- Could SCB do anything to improve the ease or quality of undergraduate education in conservation biology at your institution?
- Do you have any other comments for us to consider regarding undergraduate education in conservation biology?
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