EVOS 105Evolution For Everyone (LEC)

Catalog

Credits: 4 Description: Teaches the basic principles of evolution; why evolution provides a unifying framework for the study of biology and humans; selected topics showing how various aspects of human behavior may be studied from an evolutionary perspective, from mating to religion. Introductory undergraduate course for EvoS, Binghamton University's campus-wide Evolutionary Studies Program (http://evolution.binghamton.edu/evos/), but may also be taken by itself. Grade is based on the best two of three examinations (a mid-term, end-term and optional final), a group poster project displayed at the end of the semester, short weekly essays that serve as a study aid and attendance. THIS COURSE IS APPROPRIATE FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS. There is a $17 fee associated with this course.