Biology 30: Population and Community Dynamics (12)

How do conservation scientists use genetics to help protect endangered species? Join us as we dive into the role that genetic diversity plays in species survival while exploring how accredited zoos, like the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, contribute to wildlife conservation. Students will have the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned in class towards actual Wilder Institute conservation initiatives including Species Survival Plans and conservation translocation efforts.  

Location: In a designated zoo classroom and outdoors
Length: 4 hours
Program times: 10:00 a.m.
Maximum students: 37
Cost:

• September-March: $365
• April: $375

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Curricular Connections

This program is specifically designed to complement the Alberta Biology 30 course curriculum: Unit D – Population and Community Dynamics. This program addresses the following key concepts from that unit: 

• Gene flow and genetic drift 

• Natural selection 

• Population stability 

• Genetic expression (genotype/phenotype) 

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