Biology 5312 - Theory of Systematics

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University of Missouri-St Louis

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Prerequisites: BIOL 1811 and 1821 and at least one course beyond introductory level dealing with animal, plant, or microbial diversity (such as BIOL 2482, 2501, 2402, 4482, 4501, 4402, or 4422) or consent of instructor. Investigates theory of classification, phylogenetic analysis, systematic biology, and their relation to systematic practice. Covers goals and schools of systematics, characters, and homology, analysis of molecular and morphological data and underlying assumptions, species concepts, classification, naming, and connections between evolutionary biology and systematics. Appropriate for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students in all disciplines, animal, plant, and microbial, as introduction to systematic methods. Three hours of lecture per week.

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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

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Semester

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