BIOL 160 - Ecological and Evolutionary Systems

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FA, SP. The basic concepts in ecological and evolutionary biology. Topics include: population ecology and genetics, community ecology, evolutionary processes and speciation, phylogenetics, adaptive biology, ecosystem dynamics, environmental degradation and environmental sustainability, and biodiversity. Students develop critical thinking skills by applying these concepts to biological challenges and problems at local, regional, and global scales. Lectures, in-class activities, and discussions. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101 or CHEM 103 (either may be taken concurrently). Corequisite(s): BIOL 160L.