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- BIO
345: Population Biology
Taught Fall Semesters (co-instructed with Larry
Wolf of Biology)
3 credits
Survey of variation within, and interactions between, groups of
organisms: ecology, population genetics, evolution, animal behavior.
- BIO
429: Comparative Invertebrate Biology
Taught Fall semesters intermittently
4 credits
Lecture and laboratory course surveying invertebrates (about 30
animal phyla). Using phylogenetics as an organizing tool, relations
between form and function are examined, with an emphasis on ecological
adaptation. Issues of evolutionary innovation, homology of characters,
and evolutionary constraints will be pervasive. The laboratory
will provide first hand experience with the appearance, structure,
and behavior of this diverse array of life, through observation,
dissection, experiment, and probably field trips. Students are
required to conduct independent research projects. Prereq: BIO
345.
- BIO
454: Evolution
Taught Fall Semesters (co-instructed with Tom
Starmer of Biology)
3 credits
Survey of evolutionary mechanisms, processes, and pattern. Includes
origins and diversification of life, natural and sexual selection,
population genetics, social and life history evolution, speciation
and phylogenetics. This course consists of 21 learning goals/objectives,
daily written competency examinations, oral competency examination
and discussion periods for each goal. Prereq: BIO 345.
- BIO
797: Topics in Evolution
Taught Spring Semesters
0 - 2 credits
Graduate seminar of currently exciting and often controversial
issues of evolutionary biology. Students will review, critically
evaluate, and lead discussions of classic contributions and recent
literature. Specific topics addressed change each year, but may
involve matters related to evolutionary theory, phylogenetics,
behavioral ecology, genetics, reproductive physiology, and developmental
biology. Students with any background or interest are encouraged
to attend.
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