Center for Respect of Life and Environment (CRLE) | Animals & Society Courses

Institution: George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
Course Title Marine Mammal Biology & Conservation (EVPP 490-004/505-010/ BIOL 507-001)
Instructor: Chris Parsons, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science and Policy, [email protected]
Summary: This lecture course (3.0 credit hours) covers the biology, ecology and behavior of marine mammals from polar bears and sea otters to whales and dolphins. Marine mammal conservation is a major component of the course. There are several lecture sessions devoted to the issue of whaling, threats to marine mammal populations, and current conservation topics such as marine mammals and noise pollution. The course includes a field trip to the Smithsonian Natural History Museum and a number of guest lectures from a variety of marine mammal international experts.

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Institution: George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
Course Title: Endangered Mammals
Instructor: Chris Parsons, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science and Policy, [email protected]
Summary: Students cover a variety of endangered mammal species from whales to black-footed ferrets, and issues such as the bushmeat trade, hunting and the problem of exotic pets. Guest speakers discuss international laws and treaties governing endangered mammals and how conservation and welfare ccan be improved. A final assignment for students is an evaluation of both US and domestic laws with respect to endangered and vulnerable mammals.