Biology 4162 - Evolutionary Ecology

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University of Missouri-St Louis

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Description:

Prerequisites: BIOL 3302 and 4182, or equivalent, or consent of instructor.? The course will explore the use of evolutionary theory to interpret life-history adaptations of organisms, family and social interactions, coevolution, and macroevolution. Topics will include the evolution of sex, sexual selection, aging, parent-offspring conflict, evolution of pathogen virulence, artificial selection, and genetic modification of organisms. Students will also analyze data sets using computer software to highlight the application of game theory approaches and phylogenetically based comparative analysis to interpret patterns in nature. Three hours of lecture per week. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 4162 and 6162.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umsl.edu/

Phone Number:

(314) 516-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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