BIOL 540
Fall 2007 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 and 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
Course work includes running a discussion, a full class presentation, and a comprehensive research paper
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
None |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: GRAD |
Prerequisites: BIOL218 OR 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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