BIOL 454 - Coadaptation of Organisms

Institution:

Case Western Reserve University

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This graduate level course will examine biological interactions that result inorganismal coadaptation and its ecological implications. Darwin was an avid observer of biological interactions that result inorganismal coadaptation and its ecological implications. Darwin was an avid observer of biological interactions and his theory of evolution by natural selection focused primarily on one type of interaction; competition between individuals especially those of the same species. However, Darwin did not explicitly consider the role of cooperation in biological evolution. Nonetheless, cooperation can be a key agent in the coadaptation of organisms and in fact may have led to the evolution of eukaryotes. Three broad types of interactions will be examined in this course: competition, parasitism and cooperation. A particular focus of the course will be on biological cooperation or mutualism. Case studies will be presented to highlight the possible range of biological coadaptation. Lectures will be supplemented by discussion of the relevant literature.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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