BOT 335 EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY

A study of evolutionary processes that drive ecological adaptation within populations. Topics include natural and sexual selection, coevolution (e.g., mutualism), the evolution of sex, foraging theory, trait optimization and speciation. Students will read primary research articles, debate evolutionary and ecological theories, and learn to write persuasive arguments using evidence-based reasoning.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

This is the same course as BIO 335.

Prerequisite

BIO 210 or BOT 315 or permission of instructor.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 18 students.

Attributes

MOID