BIO 607 - ADVANCED EVOLUTION

College of Arts & Sciences

Credits: 2

This course covers advanced topics in evolution, concentrating on questions central to the understanding of general evolutionary processes. Phenomena occuring both within populations (e.g., selection, inheritance, population subdivision) and between populations (e.g., gene flow, competition) will be addressed. Special attention will be given to modern research approaches and techniques including quantitative genetics, measurement of selection, phylogenetic analyses of comparative data and molecular systematics.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: One year of calculus, genetics (BIO 304 or BIO 461) and BIO 508 or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: ENT 607, FOR 607