Evolutionary Processes and Macroevolution
This course examines fundamental processes in evolutionary biology and their role in generating the spectacular diversity of life on Earth. Course modules include population and quantitative genetics, molecular evolution, speciation, and macroevolution. We will cover many topics that are at the frontier of the field. This course focuses extensively on large-scale patterns of biodiversity and integrates many concepts from theoretical ecology and paleobiology.
Prerequisites & course information
(MATH 115, 120, or 185) and (BIOLOGY 171, 192, or 195). (Prerequisites enforced at registration.) Familiarity with statistics and probability theory as well as prior exposure to an interpreted computer language for mathematics, graphics, and/or statistics (e.g., R, Python, Mathematica) is advised. (4). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in EEB 392 (Evolution at UMBS).
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027