Evolutionary Biology

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) Biologists use Darwin's framework to study the living world. This course will examine the development of evolutionary thought; evolutionary genetics; natural, sexual, and developmental selection; the levels of selection; speciation and extinction. Topics of direct relevance to humans will be emphasized. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and BIOL-3331. Requisite Courses: BIOL-2301 and BIOL-2403, and 1 course from BIOL-2111, BIOL-2115, BIOL-2152, BIOL-2153, BIOL-2113, or BIOL-2114 [prerequisite(s)].