Module #1 Introduction to Conservation and Restoration Ecology Overview of the field, importance, and historical context
Module #2 Ecological Principles for Conservation Foundational concepts:biodiversity, ecosystem services, and ecological integrity
Module #3 Threats to Ecosystems Habitat destruction, fragmentation, climate change, and invasive species
Module #4 Conservation Biology Population dynamics, extinction risk, and species conservation strategies
Module #5 Habitat Restoration Fundamentals Goals, approaches, and considerations for restoring degraded ecosystems
Module #6 Ecological Assessment and Monitoring Methods for evaluating ecosystem health and tracking restoration progress
Module #7 Conservation Planning and Policy Frameworks for conservation planning, policy, and legislation
Module #8 Restoration Ecology in Practice Case studies and real-world examples of restoration projects
Module #9 Community Engagement and Participation Importance of involving local communities in conservation and restoration efforts
Module #10 Ecosystem Services and Human Well-being Links between ecosystem health and human well-being, including ecosystem services and benefits
Module #11 Climate Change and Conservation Impacts of climate change on ecosystems and conservation strategies for a changing climate
Module #12 Invasive Species Management Strategies for preventing and controlling invasive species in conservation and restoration contexts
Module #13 Fire Ecology and Management Role of fire in ecosystems, fire regimes, and management strategies for fire-prone ecosystems
Module #14 Freshwater Ecosystem Conservation Challenges and approaches for conserving and restoring freshwater ecosystems
Module #15 Terrestrial Ecosystem Conservation Challenges and approaches for conserving and restoring terrestrial ecosystems, including forests and grasslands
Module #16 Marine Ecosystem Conservation Challenges and approaches for conserving and restoring marine ecosystems, including coral reefs and estuaries
Module #17 Urban Ecosystem Conservation Challenges and opportunities for conserving and restoring ecosystems in urban environments
Module #18 Ecological Restoration in Practice:Wetlands Case studies and practical considerations for restoring wetland ecosystems
Module #19 Ecological Restoration in Practice:Forests Case studies and practical considerations for restoring forest ecosystems
Module #20 Ecological Restoration in Practice:Grasslands Case studies and practical considerations for restoring grassland ecosystems
Module #21 Ecological Restoration in Practice:Rivers and Streams Case studies and practical considerations for restoring riverine ecosystems
Module #22 Evaluating Conservation and Restoration Success Metrics, methods, and challenges for assessing conservation and restoration outcomes
Module #23 Addressing Conflict and Uncertainty in Conservation Navigating complexity, conflict, and uncertainty in conservation and restoration decision-making
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Conservation and Restoration Ecology career
