EES 4420 - Comparative Evolutionary Anatomy

Credit Hour(s): 4

Course Description: Comparative evolutionary anatomy of the early vertebrate body plan and early embryophytes, including jawed fishes, early tetrapods, and the terrestrialization of Earth. Topics include molecular evolution, macroevolution and extinction (in the context of molecular genetics and development), modern phylogenetic techniques, the origin and diversification of major vertebrate groups, and connections between macroevolutionary trends and paleoenvironmental changes. Integrated Writing course.

Corequisite(s): EES4420L

Course Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture
Course Attribute(s): Department Approval Required, Integrated Writing
Grade Mode: Standard
Total number of hours course may be taken for credit: unlimited
Term(s) Offered: Fall
An additional fee is associated with this course.