BIOL 508
Fall 2006 not offered
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
| Certificates: Environmental Studies |
Presentation and active discussion of current research articles in evolutionary biology. Each semester the class will choose one theme within evolutionary biology to be the focus of discussion. Themes from recent semesters have included: co-evolution, speciation, phylogenetic approaches for investigating natural selection, the role of competition in evolution, evolution of host-parasite relationships, and the evolution of behavior. Articles for discussion generally come from the journals EVOLUTION, AMERICAN NATURALIST, GENETICS, SCIENCE, and NATURE. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: .25 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
None |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: GRAD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CIS)(ENVS-MN)(ENVS) |
Major Readings:
Journal articles, to be announced.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Participation in discussions about journal articles presented. Each student will present and lead discussion on one journal article during the semester. |
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