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LSC 556 — Integrative Biology II

Updated 25 March 2024

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Description: Provides a survey of fundamental issues in organismal biology. Covers biological diversity, relationships between form and function, processes of growth and development in individuals and populations, biomes and organism-environment relationships, populations and ecosystem function. Weaves components of previous course work throughout this course where possible. Prerequisites: degree- or nondegree-seeking graduate student

Current Section:
Lecture: TTh 4:30-5:45 — CLCC 104

The Instructor: Udo M. Savalli

Text: Lisa Urry et al. 2021. Campbell Biology, 12th ed. Pearson.


Announcements & Upcoming

  • Mar 31 — Last day to withdraw
  • May 2 — Final Exam, 2:30- 4:20 pm
  • Feb 1 — Population Genetics Homework due


Tentative Class Schedule
(Updated 23 January 2024)

In general, Instructor-led lectures will probably be on Tuesdays and student-led discussions on Thursdays

Week of:
Topic:
Chapter:
Jan 9-11 — Course introduction; Overview of evolution 22
Jan 18 —Microevolution: the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium23
Jan 25 —Population Genetics Problems23
Jan 30-Feb 1 —Origin of Species; Evolutionary Trees24, 26
Feb 6-8 —Reconstructing Evolutionary Trees; Macroevolution25, 26
Feb 15 —Adaptations25
Feb 22 —The Diversity of Life (specific topic tba)32-34?
Feb 29 —General Physiology Principles(40)
Mar 5-7 —No Class - Spring Break
Mar 14 —Animal Behavior; Sexual Selection51
Mar 21 —Social Behavior & Altruism51
Mar 28 —Population Dynamics53
Apr 4 —Ecological Interactions54
Apr 11 —Community Organization52, 54
Apr 18 —Ecosystems: Energy & Nutrients55
Apr 25 —Human Impacts & Global Environment56
May 2 —Final Exam

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General Handouts
Lecture Notes
Lecture Notes Part 1   Jan 11-18
Lecture Notes Part 2   Jan 30
Lecture Notes Part 3   Feb 1-8
Lecture Notes Part 4   Feb 8-15
Lecture Notes Part 5   Feb 22-29
Lecture Notes Part 7   Mar 14-21
Lecture Notes Part 8   Mar 28 New!


Assignments
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