BIOL 481 - Seminar in Evolutionary Biology

An exploration of one of the central organizing ideas of modern biology, the theory of evolution. Topics that will be covered include natural and sexual selection, adaptation, comparative methods, phylogeny, speciation, population genetics, molecular evolution, the origin of life, and others. The course will consist of lectures and discussions based on readings drawn from a variety of sources with an emphasis on primary literature. Three lecture/discussion hours per week. Prerequisite(s):

BIOL 270

BIOL 285

, and Junior or Senior standing or permission of the instructor. Offered every year. (4 Credits)