2012-2013 Academic Catalog 
    
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2012-2013 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIOL 356 - Biology of Symbiosis

Type of Course: Lecture, Laboratory
This course focuses on the ecological and evolutionary aspects of symbioses, the intimate associations among different species that are ubiquitous in nature. Examples of symbioses include lichens, corals and pollination syndromes. Lectures introduce general theory regarding evolution and ecology of symbioses, and student-led discussions are based on primary research articles focusing on specific systems.

Prerequisites: BIOL 100 , BIOL 101  or BIOL 103 , and BIOL 102 .