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BIOL 424 - Reproductive Biology (4)


Students examine animal and plant reproductive biology by integrating evolutionary biology, reproductive theory, reproductive physiology, and genetics. Topics include the evolution of sex and sex determination, mating systems, life histories, reproductive strategies, and reproductive physiology. Class time is heavy on discussion of reading material, with lectures to solidify content. Labs are a combination of computer-based activities, class experiments, specimen study/dissections, and field trips. Prerequisites: BIOL 134, 135, 136, and 210 or 211. Recommended prerequisite: BIOL 344 or 443. Odd years Fall.