The course provides a review of the current directions in prairie conservation.
Prairies are the most endangered ecosystem of North America.
In addition, prairies are the dominant ecosystem of Oklahoma. Therefore, prairie conservation should be high priority for conservation and management. This course covers the topics of economic value, tallgrass prairie, mixed prairie, shortgrass prairie, prairie wetlands, biodiversity, conservation programs and strategies, agriculture landscapes, and range management. One hour session each week. Recommended for natural science majors.