Evolution

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of the current field of evolutionary biology. In this course students develop a basic understanding of the major topics in evolutionary biology, including: the theory of evolution by natural selection, the history of evolutionary thought, population genetics, sexual and kin selection, evolutionary trees/ phylogenies, how new species arise, and how scientists explain the origin of life on earth and human evolution. In addition, students come to understand how evolution provides a framework for the broader field of biology and how evolutionary theory can be used to address some social issues. Prerequisite(s): SC 191 and SC 192 and SL 191 and SL 192 and SC 334 .