Conservation biology with RAMAS Ecolab / Susanne M. Shultz ... [et al.].

Includes bibliographical references.

Biodiversity - the diversity of life; recovery of the Blue Whale - measuring population growth; competition among Osprey - limits to population growth; wood storks and honeyeaters - estimating population parameters; Grizzly Bears - problems of small populations; Giant Pandas - small populations and endangered species; Hector's dolphins and the Redcockaded Woodpecker - conserving dwindling populations; African market hunting and Tuna exploitation - maintaining sustainable levels; the African White Rhino - too many for their own good?; the Wild Ass and the Black-footed Ferret - reintroduction of endangered species; park size and species diversity - lessons from islands; rescuing the spotted owl - conserving species in multiple populations; biodiversity's biggest threat - human population growth; the case of Patrick's Marsh Wren - making decisions to protect species; using RAMAS Ecolab - installation; uninstalling RAMAS Ecolab395; running the programs.

A series of 14 laboratory experiments to be used as part of an undergraduate environmental or ecological course, or possibly an advanced high school...
course in biology. Explores real problems in ecology and conservation biology that demonstrate major principles and techniques. The software included on the CD allows students with strong mathematics backgrounds to perform the exercises; a tutorial for it is appended. There is no index or bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)