ZOOL222 - Evolutionary Biology

About This Course

This course contains self-paced online learning modules that accompany ZOOL222. ZOOL222 is an 18-point paper that uses lectures, labs and readings to explore evolutionary theory. All biological phenomena we study today are derived from evolutionary events that occurred in the past. As the evolutionary geneticist Theodosius Dobzhansky once stated, “Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.” This course will set out to define exactly what evolution is, how it works and what its consequences are. Specific topics covered will range from systematics and phylogenetics, to the evolution of vertebrates and behavioural ecology. ZOOL222 is a required paper for all Zoology majors, and an optional paper for a number of related disciplines (i.e. Genetics, Ecology).

Course Staff

Staff Member Dr Sheena Townsend

Dr. Sheena Townsend has been excited about teaching and learning for as long as she can remember. She's grateful to have had the opportunity to indulge her interests by teaching in Canada, Japan and New Zealand, while managing stay a student herself for longer than might be advisable for anyone planning ahead. Sheena has a background in Conservation Genetics and Evolution and a fierce interest in student engagement, transformational learning, feedback literacy and learning technology. In her free time, she loves gaming, gardening and fantasy.

For more information contact the paper coordinator, Dr. Sheena Townsend (sheena.townsend@otago.ac.nz) or Zoology Administration (zoology.admin@otago.ac.nz)

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