Undergraduate
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Graduate
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E&EB 115a
M, W 10.30-11.20 1HTBA
Sc (33)

E&EB 515a

Conservation Biology. An introduction to ecological and evolutionary principles underpinning efforts to conserve Earth’s biodiversity. Efforts to halt the rapid increase in disappearance of both plants and animals. Discussion of sociological and economic issues.

Powell, Jetz

E&EB 122b
MWF 11:30-12:20
Sc WR (34)

E&EB 522b

Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior.  The major principles of evolution, ecology, and Principles of evolution, ecology, and behavior explained and illustrated by recent advances that have changed the field. Emphasis on major events in the history and key transitions in the organization of life. Ecological processes from organisms through populations and communities to the biosphere. Foraging, mating, and selfish and cooperative behavior placed in evolutionary and ecological context.
Recommended preparation: MCDB 120a or equivalent.

Stearns

E&EB 123Lb
TWTH 1:30-4:40
Sc (0)

E&EB 523Lb

Lab for Principles of Evolution, Ecology & Behavior. Experimental approaches to organismal and population biology, including study of the diversity of life.
Concurrently with or after E&EB 122b.

Wells

E&EB 125b
G &G 125b
T TH 11:35-12:50
Sc (24)

History of Life. Examination of fossil and geologic evidence pertaining to the origin, evolution, and history of life on Earth. Emphasis on major events in the history of life, on what the fossil record reveals about the evolutionary process, on the diversity of ancient and living organisms, and on the evolutionary impact of Earth’s changing environment.

Briggs, Gauthier

E&EB 171a
TTh 2.30-3.45
Sc WR (0)

Permission of instructor required.
Meets during reading period

The Collections of the Peabody Museum. Exploration of selected scientific problems through the use of the biological and geological collections of the Peabody Museum.
Enrollment limited to freshmen and sophomores.

Buss

E&EB 220a
MWF 10:30-11:20
Sc (33)

E&EB 520a

General Ecology. The theory and practice of ecology, including the ecology of individuals, population dynamics and regulation, community structure, ecosystem function, and ecological interactions at broad spatial and temporal scales. Topics such as climate change, fisheries management, and infectious diseases are placed in an ecological context.
Prerequisite: MATH 112a or b or equivalent.

Post, Smith, Vasseur

E&EB 225b
T, Th 11:30-12:50
Sc (24)

E&EB 525b

Evolutionary Biology. An overview of evolutionary biology as the discipline uniting all of the life sciences. Reading and discussion of scientific papers to explore the dynamic aspects of evolutionary biology. Principles of population genetics, paleontology, and systematic; application of evolutionary thinking in disciplines such as developmental biology, ecology, microbiology, molecular biology, and human medicine.
Recommended preparation: E&EB 122b.

Turner,Townsend

E&EB 226Lb
W 1:30-4:30

Sc (0)

E&EB 526Lb

Laboratory for Evolutionary Biology. The companion laboratory to E&EB 225b. Patterns and processes of evolution, including collection and interpretation of molecular and morphological data in a phylogenetic context. Focus on methods of analysis of species-level and population-level variation in natural populations.
Concurrently with or after E&EB 225b or with permission of instructor.

Caccone

E&EB 235a
TTh 11.35-12.50
Sc (0)

Evolution and Medicine. Survey of evolutionary insights that make important differences in medical research and clinical practice, including evolutionary mechanisms and the medical issues they affect. Individual genetic variation in susceptibility; evolutionary conflicts and tradeoffs in reproductive medicine; the evolution of antibiotic resistance and virulence in pathogens; emerging diseases; the evolution of aging; cancer as an evolutionary process.
After MCDB 120a or E&EB 122b, or with permission of instructor.

Stearns

EEB 240a
M W 9-10:15, 1HTBA – WR
Sc WR (32)

E&EB 540a

Animal Behavior. An introduction to the study of animal behavior from an evolutionary and ecological perspective. History and methods of studying animal behavior. Topics include foraging, predation, communication, reproduction, cooperation, and the role of behavior in conservation.
After E&EB 122b.

Alonzo

E&EB 250a
TTh 11.35-12.50
Sc (24)

E&EB 550a

Biology of Terrestrial Arthropods. Evolutionary history and diversity of terrestrial arthropods (body plan, phylogenetic relationships, fossil record); physiology and functional morphology (water relations, thermoregulation, energetics of flying and singing); reproduction (biology of reproduction, life cycles, metamorphosis, parental care); behavior (migration, communication, mating systems, evolution of sociality); ecology (parasitism, mutualism, predator-prey interactions, competition, plant-insect interactions).
After E&EB 122b.

Wells

E&EB 251La
W 1.30-5.00
Sc (0)

E&EB 551La

Lab for Biology of Terrestrial Arthropods. Comparative anatomy, dissections, identification, and classification of terrestrial arthropods; specimen collection; field trips.
Concurrently with or after E&EB 250a.

Wells

E&EB 272b
MWF 9:25-10:15  
Sc (32)

E&EB672b

Ornithology. An overview of avian biology and evolution, including the structure, function, behavior, and diversity of birds. The evolutionary origin of birds, avian phylogeny, anatomy, physiology, neurobiology, breeding systems, and biogeography.

Prum

E&EB 273Lb
T 1:30
Sc (0)

Permission of instructor required

E&EB672Lb

Laboratory for Ornithology. Laboratory and field studies of avian morphology, diversity, phylogeny, classification, identification, and behavior.
Concurrently with E&EB 272b.

Prum

E&EB 460b
TTh 3:30-5:20
Sc (0)

Permission of instructor required

E&EB 960b

Studies in Evolutionary Medicine I. Principles of evolutionary biology applied to issues in medical research and practice, such as lactose and alcohol tolerance; the ?hygiene hypothesis?; genetic variation in drug response and pathogen resistance; spontaneous abortions, immune genes, and mate choice; the evolution of aging; the ecology and evolution of disease; and the emergence of new diseases. Students develop proposals for research to be conducted during the summer.
Admission by competitive application; forms are available on the EEB Web site.

Stearns, Fish, Galvani, Turner

E&EB 470 a & b
1 HTBA

Permission of instructor required

Tutorial. Individual or small-group study for qualified students who wish to investigate an area of ecology or evolutionary biology not presently covered by regular courses. A student must be sponsored by a faculty member who sets requirements and meets weekly with the student. One or more written examinations and/or a term paper are required. To register, the student must submit a written plan of study approved by the faculty instructor to the director of undergraduate studies. Students are encouraged to apply during the term preceding the tutorial. The proposal must be submitted by Wednesday, September 9, for the fall term and Wednesday, January 20, for the spring term. The final paper is due in the hands of the director of undergraduate studies by Friday, December 11, for the fall term and Monday, April 26, for the spring term. In special cases, with approval of the director of undergraduate studies, this course may be elected for more than one term, but only one term will count as an elective for the major. Normally, faculty sponsors must be members of the EEB department.
One term of this course fulfills the senior requirement for the B.A. degree if taken in the senior year.

Wells

E&EB 475a & b
1 HTBA

Permission of instructor required

Research. One term of original research in an area relevant to ecology or evolutionary biology. This may involve, for example, laboratory work, fieldwork, or mathematical or computer modeling. Students may also work in areas related to environmental biology such as policy, economics, or ethics. The research project may not be a review of relevant literature but must be original. In all cases students must have a faculty sponsor who oversees the research and is responsible for the rigor of the project. Students are expected to spend ten hours per week on their research projects. Using the form available from the office of undergraduate studies or from the Classes server, students must submit a research proposal that has been approved by the faculty sponsor to the director of undergraduate studies, preferably during the term preceding the research. Proposals are due Wednesday, September 9, for the fall term and Wednesday, January 20, for the spring term. The final research paper is due in the hands of the director of undergraduate studies by Friday, December 11, for the fall term and Monday, April 26, for the spring term.
Fulfills the senior requirement for the B.A. degree if taken in the senior year.

Wells

E&EB 495a & b
1 HTBA

Permission of instructor required

Intensive Senior Research. Two terms of intensive original research during the senior year done under the sponsorship of a faculty member. Similar to other research courses except that a more substantial portion of the student’s time should be spent on the research project (an average of twenty hours per week). A research proposal approved by the sponsoring faculty member using the form available from the office of undergraduate studies or from the Classes server must be submitted to the director of undergraduate studies by September 9. Interim oral reports and a final written research paper are required. The final paper is due Monday, April 26.
Credit only on completion of both terms. Fulfills the senior requirement and leads to the intensive B.S. degree.

Wells

W 9:30-11:30 in OML 201

E&EB 678b

Mathematical models and quantitative methods in evolution and ecology.  This course examines a variety of approaches used to model population level processes in evolution and ecology including population genetics, optimality processes in evolution and ecology including population genetics, optimality modes, game theory, and population dynamic equations.  We also discuss experimental design, statistical analyses, and other quantitative methods

Alonzo/Smith

Tuesday, Sept. 8th, 2009 at 3PM in OML 551

E&EB 711a

Townsend

E&EB 930b
G &G 703b
F 2:30-4
ESC 110

Seminar in Systematics.

Gauthier

E&EB 950

Second Year Research by arrangement with faculty.

Staff