The statistical analysis of biological data using computer software. BIO 560 Population Genetics and Evolutionary Mechanisms. The theory of genetic variation in populations, with emphasis on quantitative description of The mec hanisms of biological evolution. BIO 562 Limnology . Physical, chemical, and biological functions of freshwater ecosystems.
Laboratory includes standard methods and survey s of taxonomic diversity.
One all-day Saturday field trip required. BIO 563 Population Ecology. Discussion of factors controlling the distribution and abundance of populations. Quantitative description of population dynamics is emphasized. BIO 567 Physiological Ecology of Animals.