EVOL211 Evolution and Biogeography
| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level C - Internet access required | |||||||||
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| Supervised Exam | November | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | BIOL 110, 120; or candidature in postgraduate award in the School of Environmental and Rural Science or School of Science and Technology | |||||||||
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| Restrictions | EVOL 311 | |||||||||
| Notes | None | |||||||||
| Combined Units | None | |||||||||
| Coordinator(s) | Glenda Vaughton (gvaughto@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit deals with the fundamental biological processes of evolution within species (microevolution), the evolution of new species and of major groups (macroevolution). These topics provide a framework to understand the distribution of organisms in space and time (ecological and historical biogeography). Case studies will focus on the evolution and origins of Australian animals and plants. The unit will be particularly relevant to students studying biological and environmental science, natural resource management, and archaeology. Assessment will be by practical reports, an essay and an exam. |
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| Recommended Material Optional |
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| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |