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BIO 408 Phylogenetic Biology

Binford
Content: Advanced study of methods and models of reconstructing patterns of evolutionary history. Use of phylogenies to test hypotheses of evolutionary processes including adaptation, evolutionary constraints, evolutionary rates, biogeography, and coevolution.
Prerequisites: Biology 141, 151, and 200. Biology 390 recommended. Mathematics 131, Computer Science 171, Psychology 200, or Mathematics 255.
Taught: Alternate years, 5 semester credits.

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