Evolutionary Biology

3 credits · Graduate

This course is an examination of evolutionary processes, including discussions of micro- and macro-evolutionary change and the underlying behavioural, ecological, physiological, biochemical and genetic variation among individuals upon which evolution can act. Topics vary with the instructor, and may include: molecular evolution, concepts and mechanism of speciation, adaptions that affect the evolution of organisms, or factors limiting their exploitation of different environments. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor