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Biological, chemical, and physical dynamics of inland waters.
PCB 5415C: Behavioral Ecology(4) Prereq: ZOO 3513C, 4472C,
PCB 4044C, 4674, or consent of instructor. Theoretical and empirical
bases for behavioral adaptations.
PCB 5459: Morphometrics (3) Prereq: PCB 4044C, 4674, STA
3024, or equivalents. Quantitative methods of morphological
analysis, with applications in ecological, evolutionary, and
physiological biology. Emphasizes multivariate techniques.
PCB 5615: Molecular Evolution and Systematics (4) Prereq:
PCB 3063, graduate standing, or consent of instructor. Patterns and
processes of change at the molecular level in populations, species,
and higher taxonomic groups, and their systematic implications.
PCB 6049: Seminar in Ecology (1-3; max: 9) Rotating seminar:
various topics in ecology.
PCB 6377C: Physiological Ecology of Vertebrates (4) Prereq:
course in physiology. Physiological mechanisms that influence
distribution and ecological relations, water conservation, and energy
exchange in vertebrates.
PCB 6447C: Community Ecology (4) Prereq: PCB 4044C or
equivalent, and consent of instructor. The evolutionary ecology of
communities; conceptual and quantitative approaches to community
structure; statistics independent projects.
PCB 6496C: Stream Ecology (4) Prereq: ENY 3005C, PCB 4044C
or 3043C, CHM 2046, PHY 2054. Physical, chemical, and biological
interrelationships in flowing fresh water.
PCB 6605C: Principles of Systematic Biology (4) Theory of
biological classification and taxonomic practice. Laboratory
experience in taxonomic procedures and techniques, including
computer methods. Offered spring term in even-numbered years.
PCB 6695: Seminar in Evolutionary Biology (1; max: 5) Prereq:
PCB 4674. Current thinking. New topic each time offered. Recently
published book or symposium proceedings on newly emerging
research theme. Supplementary material drawn from evolutionary
biology journals. Directed readings.
PCB 6815: Hormone Regulation of Invertebrate Behavior (3)
Survey and analysis of invertebrate behaviors regulated by
hormones. Invertebrates considered include arthropods,
coelenterates, helminths, and molluscs.
PGY 5246: Biophotography (3) Laboratory, field, and darkroom
techniques in 35mm still photography for biological research
publications, posters, and slide presentations.
ZOO 5115C: Vertebrate Paleontology (3) Prereq: ZOO 3713C.
Evolutionary history of major vertebrate groups, emphasizing the
principles of prehistoric investigations.
ZOO 5486C: Mammalogy (4) Prereq: ZOO 2203C. Study of the
ecology, natural history, behavior, and evolutionary history of
mammals.
ZOO 5939: Seminar in Morphology (2; max: 9) Prereq: consent
of instructor. Advanced topics in the description, analysis, and
evolution of animal form.
ZOO 6005: Integrative Principles of Zoology I (4) Integrative