BIOL 312
Evolution
5 Undergraduate credits
Effective
August 1, 1998
– Present
Graduation requirements this course fulfills
This course covers the science of evolutionary biology, including population genetics, microevolution, speciation, phylogenetics and macroevolution. The content and methods of modern research in evolutionary biology are emphasized; student read primary source scientific literature. Lab activities include field investigations, lab experiments, and computer modeling. Intended for biology, environmental science and life sciences teaching majors.
Prerequisites
- BIOL 111: General Biology I and MATH 208: Applied Calculus and BIOL 112: General Biology II and CHEM 111: General Chemistry I and CHEM 112: General Chemistry II
- or STAT 201: Statistics I and MATH 115: College Algebra and BIOL 111: General Biology I and BIOL 112: General Biology II and CHEM 111: General Chemistry I and CHEM 112: General Chemistry II
Special information
Learning outcomes
General
- Apply this experience with research methods in evolutionary biology at the level necessary for success in senior undergraduate research.
- Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills and competency with algebra and statistics at a level appropriate for graduates of a bachelor's degree program in biology.
- Design, propose, conduct, interpret, and present the results of an independent laboratory or field experiment in this subject area.
- Explain and apply scientific knowledge in evolutionary biology, both theoretical and experimental, at the upper division level.
- Read and interpret primary scientific literature in evolutionary biology.
- Recall, explain and apply the concepts, knowledge and vocabulary of evolutionary biology at the level necessary for success in graduate study in this field.
Fall 2020
| Section | Title | Instructor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Evolution | Asplen, Mark K Asplen, Mark K Asplen, Mark K | Course details |
| 01 | Evolution | Asplen, Mark K Asplen, Mark K Asplen, Mark K | Course details |
| 01 | Evolution | Asplen, Mark K Asplen, Mark K Asplen, Mark K | Course details |