Biology 220: Ecology & Evolution

The roles of ecological and evolutionary processes in shaping life’s diversity are examined. Specific topics may include adaptive evolution, origins of species, reconstruction of evolutionary history, population dynamics and extinction, species interactions, community processes, ecosystem functioning, and conservation. Lab will include a combination of field research projects and field and laboratory activities.

Homework & Class Readings

Lecture 01 Homework: Example lab report on guppy behavior

Lecture 01 Homework: Lab report worksheet

Lecture 04 Reading: Human Evolution

Lecture 20 Reading: Species Interactions

Lecture 21 Reading: Disease Ecology

Lecture 21 Reading: Parasite Evolution

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