BIOL 160 - Ecological and Evolutionary Systems

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FA, SP. Students examine basic concepts in ecology and evolutionary biology to gain insights into adaptive features. Topics include: population genetics and ecology, evolutionary development and speciation, phylogenetics and genomics, adaptive biology, ecosystem dynamics, and biodiversity. Students develop critical thinking skills by applying those concepts to solve biological problems and learn scientific communication skills. They also critically examine Christian perspectives of evolution and environmental stewardship. BIOL 160 and BIOL 160L are required courses for biology majors. Corequisite: BIOL 160L. Lab fee: $70.