Subject: Biology
Credit units: 3
Offered: Either Term 1 or Term 2
Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 3 Practicum/Lab hours
College: Arts and Science
Department: Biology
Description
Evolutionary processes are examined across multiple biological scales, including molecular, population, and species-level patterns. Students analyze the conceptual and quantitative foundations of evolutionary change and evaluate how evolutionary processes shape biological diversity.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 120 and BIOL 121, BIOL 226 and 3 senior credit units in BIOL.
Note: This course is a requirement in all Biology degrees and serves as a prerequisite for other senior BIOL courses. Students should consider taking this course no later than their third year. Students with credit for BIOL 263 or BIOL 401 may not take this course for credit.
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