Evolution

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This course examines the principles of organic evolution and the patterns generated by evolutionary processes. Topics include: hypothesis testing in evolutionary biology, origins of variation and novelty, natural selection, molecular evolution, evolutionary development, speciation, and major transitions in evolutionary history. 3 lecture and one 2-hour lab periods. Course fee: $30. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): Prerequisite or may be taken concurrently: BIOL 288 , or permission of instructor. Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None