Principles and concepts of evolution and ecology related to origins of adaptation and biodiversity. Mechanisms and processes driving biological diversification illustrated from various perspectives using empirical and theoretical approaches. Topics include: genetic diversity; natural selection; Principles and concepts of evolution and ecology related to origins of adaptation and biodiversity. Mechanisms and processes driving biological diversification illustrated from various perspectives using empirical and theoretical approaches. Topics include: genetic diversity, natural selection, speciation, physiological, population, and community ecology, maintenance of species diversity, conservation, species extinction, global environmental change, and invasion biology.

Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Science course
Breadth Requirement: Living Things and Their Environment (4)

2011-2012 Course Coordinator:  C. Goldman
2011-2012 Instructor(s):  S. Barrett, J. Thomson

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