Fall 2024
OEB 10
Schedule
September 3 - December 4
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Foundations of Biological Diversity
Description
An integrated approach to the diversity of life, emphasizing how chemical, physical, genetic, ecological and geologic processes contribute to the origin and maintenance of biological diversity. Topics to be covered include the evolution of metabolic pathways, multicellularity and structural complexity; causes and consequences of differences in diversity over space and time; the role of species interactions (including symbioses) as an evolutionary force; and the evolution of humans and their impact on the environment.
Recommended Prep: Knowledge of introductory molecular, cellular biology, and genetics is recommended.
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Discussion
TBA
Department
Organismic & Evolutionary Biol
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Course Level
Graduate
Undergraduate
Interest Area
Life Sciences
Physical Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Registration
Available