Apply the principles of ecology to the preservation of wild plant and animal species and to the preservation, management, and restoration of natural and seminatural ecosystems. Focus on scientific, biological aspects of issues such as endangered species protection, preserve design, and forest management. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Biology 375 and Integrative Biology 375 may not both be counted. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C-, and Integrative Biology 357 (or Biology 357), 359J (or Biology 359J), or 373 (or Biology 373) with a grade of at least C-.