Evolution

Undergraduate

A critical analysis of concepts and analytical methods in evolutionary biology. Topics include basic population genetics, the analysis of adaptations, natural and sexual selection, species and speciation, systematics and phylogenetic methods. Recent developments in evolutionary biology (e.g., Darwinian medicine, evolution of infectious diseases) are discussed. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1113/BIOL 1123 with a minimum grade of C- and completion of 60 credit hours, or permission of the instructor.