BIOL 647 - Principles of Systematics 3 s.h.

This course will introduce students to the basic concepts and methods employed in systematic biology: species descriptions and concepts, nomenclature, phylogenetic inference, and contemporary conceptual issues in the field. Relevance to various biological disciplines including ecology, conservation, and evolution will be addressed. The course will include lectures, discussions, and laboratory exercises.
Prerequisite(s): GrS.