Course Description: This
course begins by examining a range of issues including the fundamental
differences between science and theology, lines of evidence in support
of evolutionary biology and then summarizes the mechanisms responsible
for evolutionary change and methods used to study evolution. The course
then examines in more detail topics such as: sexual selection, social
behavior, life history characteristics, speciation, reconstruction
of evolutionary trees and human health issues. The course deals with
complex
conceptual issues and is intended for students with a firm foundation
in biology with a clear understanding of genetics.
Catalog Description: 3 semester
hours, 3 hours lecture per week. Basic principles, mechanisms, and
patterns of evolution including a historical
survey of related ideas. Suggested background BIO 341 or equivalent.
