Biology 347 - Evolution

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Macalester College

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An exploration of one of the central organizing ideas of modern biology-the theory of evolution. Topics that will be covered include natural and sexual selection, comparative methods, speciation, population and quantitative genetics, molecular evolution, the origin of life, and others. The course will consist of lectures and discussions based on readings from a variety of sources. Three lecture/discussion hours per week. Prerequisites: Biology 270 (Biodiversity & Evolution), Biology 285 (Ecology), 205 (Cell Biology & Genetics II), or permission of the instructor. Fall semester. (4 credits) Upper Level Molecular and Cellular Biology Courses

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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