Characteristics of islands, and analysis of the reasons why island organisms provide superior examples for the study of evolutionary, ecological, and behavioral phenomena. The course includes a required trip to A focus is on integrating class concepts with extensive reading in the primary literature Galapagos Islands (extra cost) and students prepare intensively for this experience.

OWU Units: 1.25. Crosslisting(s): None. Prerequisite(s): One BIOL course and permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): None. Antirequisite(s): None. Fee: None. Core Competency: None. Offered: TBD.