Fundamentals of Evolution
Introduction to major principles and questions in evolutionary biology. Explore population genetics, genetic diversity, adaptation, origin of species, phylogenetics, molecular evolution, and macroevolution. Focus on identifying open questions, analysis and interpretation of data, and gaining familiarity with the primary scientific literature. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 390C, Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior 390C, Plant Biology 390C. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Prerequisites & course information
Introduction to major principles and questions in evolutionary biology. Explore population genetics, genetic diversity, adaptation, origin of species, phylogenetics, molecular evolution, and macroevolution. Focus on identifying open questions, analysis and interpretation of data, and gaining familiarity with the primary scientific literature. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 390C, Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior 390C, Plant Biology 390C. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027