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    Oct 23, 2026  
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog 
    
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog

BIO 4140. Biogeography (3 credits)


The principles of biogeography will be discussed in light of current understanding of geology, geography and evolutionary biology. Biogeographic processes are examined at individual, community and ecosystem levels. The effects of a changing earth on species distribution and extinction will be assessed. Causes of modern and historical distributions of taxa will be examined. Lecture. PREREQ: BIO 1000   with a C or better.