Module #1 Introduction to Conservation Genetics Overview of conservation genetics, importance of genetic diversity in conservation, and key concepts
Module #2 Genetics Fundamentals Review of basic genetics concepts, including DNA, genes, alleles, and inheritance
Module #3 Population Genetics Introduction to population genetics, including Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and genetic drift
Module #4 Genetic Variation and Diversity Measurement and analysis of genetic variation, including genetic distances and phylogenetics
Module #5 Phylogeography and Species Delimitation Applications of phylogenetics to conservation, including species delimitation and biogeography
Module #6 Population Structure and Gene Flow Analysis of population structure and gene flow using genetic data
Module #7 Inbreeding and Genetic Load Consequences of inbreeding and genetic load on population fitness
Module #8 Genetic Adaptation to Changing Environments Role of genetic adaptation in response to environmental change
Module #9 Genomic Approaches to Conservation Genetics Applications of genomic data to conservation, including genomic selection and genome-wide association studies
Module #10 Population Dynamics Fundamentals Introduction to population dynamics, including demographic models and population growth rates
Module #11 Population Viability Analysis Application of population viability analysis to conservation decision-making
Module #12 Metapopulation Dynamics Analysis of metapopulation dynamics, including patch occupancy and migration
Module #13 Demographic and Environmental Stochasticity Role of demographic and environmental stochasticity in population dynamics
Module #14 Harvest Management and Sustainable Use Application of population dynamics to harvest management and sustainable use of wildlife and fisheries
Module #15 Conservation Biology and Policy Integration of conservation genetics and population dynamics into conservation policy and practice
Module #16 Case Studies in Conservation Genetics Real-world examples of conservation genetics in action, including success stories and challenges
Module #17 Genetic Management of Captive Populations Genetic management of captive populations, including breeding programs and ex situ conservation
Module #18 Landscape Genetics and Connectivity Analysis of genetic connectivity across landscapes and the impact of habitat fragmentation
Module #19 Conservation of Non-Model Organisms Challenges and opportunities in conservation genetics of non-model organisms, including invertebrates and plants
Module #20 Emerging Technologies in Conservation Genetics Applications of emerging technologies, including CRISPR and environmental DNA, to conservation genetics
Module #21 Disease Ecology and Conservation Role of disease ecology in conservation, including impacts of disease on population dynamics
Module #22 Human-Wildlife Conflict and Conservation Impacts of human-wildlife conflict on population dynamics and conservation strategies
Module #23 Climate Change and Conservation Genetics Impacts of climate change on population dynamics and conservation strategies
Module #24 Quantitative Genetics and Breeding Programs Applications of quantitative genetics to breeding programs and conservation
Module #25 Statistical Analysis in Conservation Genetics Overview of statistical methods used in conservation genetics, including Bayesian inference and machine learning
Module #26 Data Management and Visualization in Conservation Genetics Best practices for data management and visualization in conservation genetics
Module #27 Collaboration and Communication in Conservation Genetics Importance of collaboration and communication in conservation genetics, including stakeholder engagement
Module #28 Ethical Considerations in Conservation Genetics Ethical considerations in conservation genetics, including animal welfare and indigenous peoples rights
Module #29 Teaching Conservation Genetics and Population Dynamics Strategies for teaching conservation genetics and population dynamics to diverse audiences
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Conservation Genetics and Population Dynamics career
