BIOL 540
Fall 2006 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
BIOL 340 |
This is an advanced course exploring the relationship between embryonic development and morphological evolution. The course will include a combination of lectures, discussion and student presentations of papers chosen from the primary literature. Subjects covered will include broad, fundamental issues such as the concept of homology; developmental characters and phylogeny, as well as the evolutionary significance of specific developmental phenomena such as animal segmentation, direct development, and major morphological transitions in evolution. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
None |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: GRAD |
Prerequisites: ([BIOL182 or MB&B182] AND BIOL214) |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (BIOL)(INFO-MN) |
Major Readings:
To be announced.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Each student will be responsible for two class presentations and must prepare for and participate in the discussion lead by others. There will also be a term paper. |
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