BIOL 3306 - Biological Evolution

Credits: 3 Class: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2303.
Evolution is the central organizing paradigm in biology; aspects of biology can be understood without recourse to evolutionary theory but a deep understanding of biology and the diversity of life is impossible without it. This course seeks to establish a basic, solid understanding in what biological evolution is and its causes allowing the student to speak intelligently about evolution to others. Evidence of evolution, mechanisms for evolutionary change, adaptations, speciation, and phylogenetics are emphasized.