BIOL 322 Evolutionary Biology

This discussion-based course explores the function of characteristics of species, populations and communities in an evolutionary context. Significant historical papers and contemporary advances to model and quantify outcomes of evolution are discussed. Potential topics are mate choice, altruism, phenotypic plasticity, plant-herbivore relationships, coevolution, biodiversity, human impacts and constraints on evolution.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Required: BIOL 113 AND BIOL 218

Course Type

SCI, HON