Examination of how biological principles, mainly from population biology and genetics can be applied to conserving diversity in the natural world. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); one term Prerequisite(s):BIOLOGY 2C03 or MOL BIOL 2C03; and one of BIOLOGY 3DD3 (or LIFE SCI 3DD3),BIOLOGY 3FF3, BIOLOGY 3SS3 or 3TT3; and registration in Level III or above of any Honours program