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INTEGBI C109 - Evolution and Ecology of Development

Integrative BiologyUndergraduateCLS - College of Letters and Science
Overview

Subject

INTEGBI

Course Number

C109

Department

Integrative Biology

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Evolution and Ecology of Development

Course Description

From the seahorse’s body to the venus flytrap’s jaws to the human brain, nature abounds with amazing adaptations. This interdisciplinary course explores how and why such biodiversity evolves as well as what limits diversity. Lectures and case studies will focus on core concepts, recent advances, and integrative approaches, placing special emphasis on the interplay between gene regulatory networks, the environment, and population genetics.

Minimum

3

Maximum

3

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Alternative Final Assessment

Instructors

Blackman

Prerequisites

BIOLOGY 1A and 1B

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.

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Student Learning Outcomes

• Explain how an interdisciplinary approach involving genetics, development, evolutionary biology, and ecology can be used to understand the processes that generate patterns of biodiversity. • List and describe major questions, findings, and experimental approaches in the field of ecological and evolutionary developmental biology. • Discuss biological research using specialized terminology and defend your opinions. • Critically evaluate and interpret the primary scientific literature. • Combine factual material with deductive reasoning to propose hypotheses and future research directions

Cross-Listed Course(s)

Formats

Lecture

Term

Fall

Duration (in weeks)

15

Minimum Hours

3

Maximum Hours

3

Minimum Hours

6

Maximum Hours

6