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  • BIOS 23249: Animal Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    University of Chicago

    PQ: Completion of the general education requirement in the biological sciences. This course introduces the mechanism, ecology, and evolution of behavior, primarily in nonhuman species, at the individual and group level. Topics include the genetic basis of behavior, developmental pathways, communication, physiology and behavior, foraging behavior, kin selection, mating systems and sexual selection, and the ecological and social context of behavior. A major emphasis is placed on understanding and evaluating scientific studies and their field and lab techniques. S. Pruett-Jones (even years), J. Mateo (odd years). Winter.
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  • BIOS 23252: Field Ecology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Chicago

    PQ: Consent of instructor. Open only to students who are planning to pursue graduate research. This course introduces habitats and biomes in North America and the methods of organizing and carrying out field research projects in ecology and behavior, focusing on questions of evolutionary significance. A two-week field trip to southern Florida during the Winter/Spring Quarter break consists of informal lectures and discussions, individual study, and group research projects. During Spring Quarter, there are lectures on the ecology of the areas visited and on techniques and methods of field research. Field trip required. S. Pruett-Jones. Spring. L. Not offered 2009 C10.
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  • BIOS 23253: Apes and Human Evolution

    3.00 Credits
    University of Chicago

    BIOS 23241 recommended. This course is a critical examination of the ways in which data on the behavior, morphology, and genetics of apes have been used to elucidate human evolution. We emphasize bipedalism, hunting, meat eating, tool behavior, food sharing, cognitive ability, language, self-awareness, and sociability. Visits to local zoos and museums, film screenings, and demonstrations with casts of fossils and skeletons required. R. Tuttle. Autumn, University of Chicago Paris Center; Spring, University of Chicago Main Campus.
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  • BIOS 23254: Mammalian Ecology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Chicago

    PQ: Completion of the general education requirement in the biological sciences and third-year standing; or BIOS 20184 or 20185. This course introduces the diversity and classification of mammals and their ecological relationships. Lectures cover natural history, evolution, and functional morphology of major taxonomic groups. Lab sessions focus on skeletal morphology, identifying traits of major taxonomic groups, and methods of conducting research in the field. Participation in field trips, occasionally on Saturday, is required. E. Larsen. Spring. L.
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  • BIOS 23255: Principles of Paleontology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Chicago

    PQ: GEOS 13100-13200, or PHSC 10900/11000, or completion of the general education requirement in the biological sciences, or consent of instructor. Our focus is on the nature of the fossil record, the information it provides on patterns and processes of evolution through geologic time, and how it can be used to solve geological and biological problems. Lectures cover the principles of paleontology (e.g., fossilization, classification, morphologic analysis and interpretation, biostratigraphy, paleoecology, macroevolution); labs are systematic, introducing major groups of fossil invertebrates. M. Foote. Spring. L.
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  • BIOS 23258: Molecular Evolution I:Fundamentals and Principles

    3.00 Credits
    University of Chicago

    PQ: Two quarters of biology and calculus, or consent of instructor. The comparative analysis of DNA sequence variation has become an important tool in molecular biology, genetics, and evolutionary biology. This course covers major theories that form the foundation for understanding evolutionary forces that govern molecular variation, divergence, and genome organization. Particular attention is given to selectively neutral models of variation and evolution, and to alternative models of natural selection. The course provides practical information on accessing genome databases, searching for homologous sequences, aligning DNA and protein sequences, calculating sequence divergence, producing sequence phylogenies, and estimating evolutionary parameters. M. Kreitman. Winter.
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  • BIOS 23259: Molecular Evolution II:Genes and Genomes

    3.00 Credits
    University of Chicago

    PQ: BIOS 23258 or consent of instructor. This course covers the knowledge and well established evolutionary analyses of genes and genomes, as well as related areas (e.g., origination and evolution of new genes, exon-intron structure, sex-related genes, sex-determination genetic systems, transposable elements, gene regulation systems, duplication of genes and genomes, evolution of genome sizes). These topics are discussed under the processes driven by various evolutionary forces and genetic mechanisms. The analysis of these problems is conducted with the genomic context. Lectures, discussions, and experiments are combined. M. Long. Spring.
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  • BIOS 23261: Invertebrate Paleobiology and Evolution

    3.00 Credits
    University of Chicago

    PQ: GEOS 13100 and 13200, or equivalent. Completion of the general education requirement in the biological sciences or consent of instructor. This course provides a detailed overview of the morphology, paleobiology, evolutionary history, and practical uses of the invertebrate and microfossil groups commonly found in the fossil record. Emphasis is placed on understanding key anatomical and ecological innovations within each group and interactions among groups responsible for producing the observed changes in diversity, dominance, and ecological community structure through evolutionary time. Labs supplement lecture material with specimen-based and practical application sections. An optional field trip offers experience in the collection of specimens and raw paleontological data. Several "Hot Topics" lectures introduce important, exciting, and often controversial aspects of current paleontological research linked to particular invertebrate groups. Labs and field trips required . M. Webster. Autumn. Not offered 20 0 9-10. L
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  • BIOS 23266: Evolutionary Adaptation

    3.00 Credits
    University of Chicago

    PQ: BIOS 20184 or 20185, or AP 5 sequence, or consent of instructor. This course deals with the adaptation of organisms to their environments and focuses on methods for studying adaptation. Topics include definitions and examples of adaptation, the notion of optimization, adaptive radiations, and the comparative method in evolutionary biology. C. Andrews. Spring.
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  • BIOS 23289: Marine Ecology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Chicago

    PQ: Prior introductory course in ecology or consent of instructor. This course provides an introduction into the physical, chemical, and biological forces controlling the function of marine ecosystems and how marine communities are organized. The structures of various types of marine ecosystems are described and contrasted, and the lectures highlight aspects of marine ecology relevant to applied issues such as conservation and harvesting. T. Wootton. Winter.
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