BIO431	Evolution, Taxonomy & Biogeography of Birds
Prerequisite
Corequisite
Enrolment Restriction
Credit Points	8
The subject describes and discusses the evolution of birds from reptiles, the descent of birds and the biogeographical origins of extant orders and families. It investigates and interprets methods of determining descent and the information provided by traditional and current techniques using case studies. The subject examines recent research into genetics, natural selection and evolution at the population and landscape levels. Evolution, Taxonomy and Biogeography of Birds covers the following topics: evolution of birds, phylogeny, classification, systematics, natural selection, population genetics and bird identification in Australia and overseas.

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