This course will explore the diversity of genomic architecture across the eukaryotic tree of life. You will examine strange and bizarre genomes – genomes that break all the rules. Discussion will involve controversial hypotheses about genome evolution and the scientists who developed them.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 1.5 Biology courses at the 3000 level or above and registration in Year 4 of an Honours Specialization module offered by the Department of Biology.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial/lecture hour.