Students examine some of the major tenets of evolutionary theory, learning about historical approaches to, as well as cutting-edge research on, the topic. They develop an understanding of micro- and macroevolution, sexual selection, the history of life on earth, and human evolution. Students conduct evolutionary analyses that involve choosing a relevant question about trait evolution, gathering data to answer the question, reconstructing phylogenies, conducting phylogenetically controlled analyses, and communicating their findings to others. They examine current topics in evolutionary biology, conducting in-depth research on a topic and presenting on it to classmates. Prerequisite: BIOL 2280 or BIOL 2290 (minimum C) and BIOL 2170 or BIOL 3030 (minimum C) note: Students will only receive credits for one course either BIOL4140 or BIOL4141.
Students examine some of the major tenets of evolutionary theory, learning about historical approaches to, as well as cutting-edge research on, the topic. They develop an understanding of micro- and macroevolution, sexual selection, the history of life on earth, and human evolution. Students conduct evolutionary analyses that involve choosing a relevant question about trait evolution, gathering data to answer the question, reconstructing phylogenies, conducting phylogenetically controlled analyses, and communicating their findings to others. They examine current topics in evolutionary biology, conducting in-depth research on a topic and presenting on it to classmates. Prerequisite: BIOL 2280 or BIOL 2290 (minimum C) and BIOL 2170 or BIOL 3030 (minimum C) note: Students will only receive credits for one course either BIOL4140 or BIOL4141.
