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Biological Diversity & Evolution

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
TBA		 Wh-Peters W03-0022 Biol Conf R 3 $2657 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
TBA
Location
Wh-Peters W03-0022 Biol Conf R
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2657 (guest students)

Description

This course is an inquiry into the origin and evolution of patterns of biological diversity. It begins with an overview of the biogeochemical history of the Earth, theories of origin of life, diversification of metazoans during the Panerozoic, and the nature and causes of periodic mass extinction events. Biological diversity is considered at molecular, population, and community levels.

Prerequisites

Graduate degree student in Biological sciences or permission.

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wh-Peters W03-0022 Biol Conf R

Enrolled / Capacity

0 / 12

Status

Closed

Instructor

Staff

Tuition*

$2657 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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