Advanced Sex, Evolution and Behavior

Catalog description

This course explores the patterns and processes of evolutionary reproductive and mating biology through a lecture/group interaction format. We will explore the theory, mechanisms, and outcomes of the evolution of sexual reproduction. Over the course of the class, you will also gain skills in formulating and testing hypotheses, connecting observations with theory, reading and interpreting scientific literature, understanding graphical representation of data, and judging the quality of popular science articles.