BIO 4159 Evolutionary Ecology

3 units
Biology
Faculty of Science
A theoretical and empirical exploration of the ecological causes and consequences of evolutionary change. Overview of current research in the field; may include natural selection and adaptation, levels of selection, coevolution, evolution of sex, sexual selection, speciation, and adaptive radiation. Readings will draw from the primary research literature.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisite: BIO 2133 , BIO 3122 .

Previously Offered Terms:

Winter

Organized

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4.53

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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