Description
350: Principles of Evolution.
Goal: To understand the mechanisms and results of evolution. To review historic and current controversies in evolutionary studies. To examine the diversity of approaches, both theoretical and empirical, used in the study of evolution.
Content: The principles of evolution, genetic variation, population genetics, adaptations, natural selection, population structure, speciation, biogeography, phylogeny, coevolution, and macroevolution.
Taught: Spring. Alternate years.
Prerequisites: BIO 110, 112, and 203, or permission of instructor.
Credit: 3 hours.