Evolutionary Biology (ZOOL3001)
Course level
Undergraduate
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
3 Contact hours
Incompatible
ZL336
Recommended prerequisite
BIOL1011 or 1016 or 2007 or 2010 or BL116 or 210
Assessment methods
Written assignments; end semester examination
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Course description
Considers various evolutionary explanations for biological phenomena. Unifying theme is adaptation & the origin of species. With special emphasis on development processes, natural & sexual selection, molecular evolution & symbiotic interactions. Practical focus on analysis & synthesis of the primary literature as a basis for the identification of significant research questions.