BISC 311 - Evolutionary Developmental Biology with Laboratory

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Wellesley College

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Suzuki The diversity of organismal forms has fascinated human beings for centuries. How did butterflies get eyespots What is the evolutionary origin of bird feathers How did snakes get to be so long The field of evolutionary developmental biology or evo-devo integrates the long separate fields of evolutionary biology and developmental biology to answer these questions. In this course, we will explore topics such as the evolution of novelties, body plan evolution, developmental constraints, convergent evolution and the role of environmental changes in evolution. Through reading of original papers, we will examine recent advances made in evo-devo and critically analyze the role of evo-devo in biology and the implications beyond biology. Students will have the opportunity to design and conduct an independent research project using arthropods. Prerequisite: 202 or 216 or by permission of instructor. Not open to students who have taken [309]. Distribution: Natural and Physical Science Semester: Fall Unit: 1.25

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.wellesley.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 283-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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