BIO 270
Introduction to Evolution
Section: 001

Course Description

Evolution is the "grand unifying theory" that underlies all of modern biology. In this team-taught, lecture and discussion-based introductory course, students will learn about: the history of the concept of evolution and how it is discussed in modern society; sources of variation and forces of evolution; microevolution, speciation, and the nature of species; common descent, phylogeny, and the tree (and web) of life; macroevolution and modeling evolutionary trends; and the role of the fossil record, including that of our own lineage, in understanding evolution in deep time. Students will learn core foundational knowledge and how to discuss and contextualize evolutionary concepts.

SPRG 2024

Classes Start:
January 8, 2024
Classes End:
April 23, 2024
Location:
00105 Cox Hall
Class Days:
M W
Class Start Time:
8:30am
Class End Time:
9:45am
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Delivery Method:
In Person
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: C- or better in BIO 181 or in (BIO 105 and 106)

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