BIOL 325 - Principles of Evolution (3)

Mechanisms of evolutionary change, including mutation, selection, migration and drift. Introduces methods for studying adaptations. Sexual selection, kin selection and evolution of life history strategies. Uses modern examples, including antibiotic resistance, to illustrate the relevance of understanding evolution.

Prerequisites: Biology major - BIOL 251, BIOL 252; other major - BIOL 151, BIOL 152, BIOL 252; all with a “C” (2.0) or better. Corequisite: Biology major - BIOL 253L or BIOL 254L.

Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

Typically Offered: Fall/Spring