Biology 270 - Biodiversity And Evolution

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Macalester College

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Description:

"From so simple a beginning, endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being, evolved." Darwin's final words in the Origin of Species are an apt characterization of this course, which focuseson the diversity of life forms (morphology, physiology, genetics) and their respective evolutionary origins and relationships (phylogeny). Using recent findings from such diverse fields as molecular genetics, developmental biology, and paleontology, this course will take a comparative approach as it reviews the evolution and diversity of some of life's major taxa. Three hours lecture and one three-hour lab each week. Prerequisites: none. Every semester. (4 credits)

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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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