BIOL 0328 - Biogeography

Credits: 3

This course will cover the historical background of biogeography examining the contributions of Wallace, Darwin, and others as well as more recent contributions which attempt to explain the distribution of organisms across the earth. Contemporary anthropogenic phenomena (e.g. climate change) and controversial approaches (e.g. de-extinction) will be included. In addition to the text, students will read and discuss research articles and write a short paper on a topic of individual interest.

Prerequisites: BIOL 0201  or BIOL 0230 .

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