BIOL 335 - Principles of Systematics

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-1S-0)

An introduction to the principles, methods, and applications of biological systematics, including reconstruction of phylogenies, creation of classifications, historical biogeography, and applications in evolutionary biology. Each student will analyze phylogenetic data and write a description of a species and its relationships. Prerequisite: BIOL 108 or SCI 100 and a 200-level Biological Sciences course; BIOL 221 strongly recommended.

ENT 327 - Terrestrial Arthropod Diversity

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-3)

Evolution, distribution, and classification of terrestrial arthropods, with emphasis on hexapods. Students practice identification using museum collections, keys and databases, and make a substantive collection of regional insects. Prerequisite: Any one of ENT 220, 222, or REN R 205, or ZOOL 250. Credit can only be obtained for one of ENT 327, 427 or 527. Offered in alternate years.

ENT 527 - Advanced Terrestrial Arthropod Diversity

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-3)

Evolution, distribution, and classification of terrestrial arthropods, with emphasis on hexapods. Students practice identification using museum collections, build keys and databases, and make a substantive collection of regional insects. Lectures and labs are the same as for ENT 327, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit can only be obtained for one of ENT 327, 427 or 527. Offered in alternate years.