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BIOL 212: Evolution

Covers diversity and adaptation of form, function, and behavior of living organisms. Explores biological, geological, anthropological, and chemical evidence for and mechanisms of evolutionary change, including global pattern of distribution and specialization, mass extinctions, the evolution of race and sex, and the origin of species

BIOL 354: Principles of Ecology and Lab

Discussion of major concepts in population, community, and evolutionary ecology including population growth and regulation, competition, predation, energetics, adaptations, and diversity. The laboratory portion provides hands-on experience with the tools and techniques used to ask and answer ecological questions

BIOL 506/506L: Avian Biology & Lab and Field Studies in Avian Biology

The study of birds, covering the fundamentals of avian systematics, evolution, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, behavior, ecology, and conservation through a combination of lecture and case study discussions. The lab/field course provides hands-on experience with the tools and techniques of ornithology and avian ecology

BIOL 401: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and Lab

Comparison of similarities and differences among vertebrate groups on the basis of structure and function. Emphasis will be placed on the evolution and vertebrate structures, new roles for derived and ancestral characters, adaptation of new functions, relationship to life style, life history and evolutionary phylogeny

BIOL 596: Special Topics: Mammalogy

The study of mammals, covering contemporary mammalian systematics, evolution, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, behavior, ecology, and conservation through a combination of lecture and case study discussions

BIOL 486/484: Topics in Advanced Biology: Applied Animal Ecology & Field Experience

Considers the application of the science of animal ecology to management and conservation problems. The course covers the biotic and abiotic factors that regulate animal populations, interactions among species, community structure, ecosystem processes, and applications of ecological principles and techniques to conservation and management. The field course is funded by NSF (IOS-2146109) and focuses on learning and applying techniques of animal ecology in the Suisun Marsh of Solano County, CA.

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