Evolution

3 credits · Undergraduate

A thorough overview of the process of evolution. Genetic variation and changes in genetic composition of populations, the relationship between genetic and phenotypic change. Adaptation at various levels of organization (DNA to species), speciation, phylogeny, and macroevolutionary patterns. Introduces the full breadth of evolutionary concepts, preparatory to more advanced courses. CALENDAR NOTES: Recommended: SCIE 1111.03 Writing for the Sciences. PREREQUISITES: A grade of C or higher in BIOL 1010.03 or BIOL 1020.03 or BIOL 1031.03 or BIOA 1002.03 and BIOA 1003.03, or SCIE 1506.09 and SCIE 1507.09 or equivalent. EXCLUSIONS: none FORMATS: Lecture | Lab