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Dec 03, 2024
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
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BIO 4340 - Evolutionary Biology
3 hours
A comprehensive introduction to the field of evolutionary biology as the central unifying theme in biology. Topics covered include the historical development of evolutionary theory, evidence of evolution, Darwinian natural selection, microevolutionary and macroevolutionary patterns of change, adaptation, speciation, sexual selection, kin selection, and life-history evolution. It also examines the applications of evolutionary biology to conservation biology and medicine.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and BIO 2040 , BIO 2060 , BIO 3060 , and BIO 4140 or permission of the instructor.
Level UG
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