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Academic Year 2000/2001

Pattern and Process in Macroevolution
BIOL 369 FA

This course will begin with a history of ideas and growth of evolutionary theory and then focus on the intrinsic processes that underpin organic evolution. We will then examine the history of life on earth focusing on the mechanicsms that have generated morphological variation. This will include the origin of life, the appearance and disappearance of major taxonomic groups, rates of evolution, the differences between morphological and molecular evolution, the role of regulatory genes, and developmental mechanisms as a source of evolutionary novelty. Readings will include recent as well as classic papers drawn from the primary literature that students will be expected to discuss.

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EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Burke,Ann Campbell   

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Times: ..T.T.. 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: HALL7

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 45)

SR. major: 15   Jr. major: 10

SR. non-major: 10   Jr. non-major: 10   SO:    FR:

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Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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