BIOL.2400 Evolution, Ecology and Conservation (Formerly 81.240)
Id: 037718
Credits: 3-3
Description
Over 5 million species thrive in amazingly diverse habitats on Earth ranging from the extreme freezing cold of the poles to the lush warmth of the tropics. How did this fantastic diversity arise on our earth? How are these species intimately interconnected with one another, their communities and their ecosystem? How can we save this remarkable biodiversity from extinction? This course will address these key questions by examining the fundamental concepts of evolution, ecology and conservation biology. Students will be expected to attend a discussion section in which they will examine case studies and primary scientific literature.
Prerequisites
C- or better in both BIOL.1110 Principles of Biology l, and BIOL.1120 Principles of Biology ll, or Spring 2020 grade of "P".
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