Academic Catalog 2024-2025

BI 311 Evolution

Evolution is a non-major introductory course focusing on the biological processes of evolution and natural selection resulting in evolutionary adaptation. The course will cover evolution both from a historical perspective and through an evaluation of the current primary literature. In addition, the student will examine evolution from a variety of levels ranging from molecular to large scale evolutionary patterns such as speciation. The course will also examine the interdisciplinary impact of evolution by noting its influence on the sciences, philosophy, religion, and art. Lecture course. To fulfill graduation requirements for a laboratory science, NS 108 must also be taken, but it need not be taken concurrently.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

EN 111 and EN 112 (or equivalent) both at a grade of "C" or higher is required or consent of instructor

Offered

Fall Odd Years

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