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Class Detail:
FA 2008 Ecology and Evolutionary Biology EEB 390 - Evolution Section 001
Credits:	3
Requirements & Distribution:	BS
Cost:	50-100
Advisory Prerequisites:	BIOLOGY 162 or 163 or 171 or (195 & 173); prior or concurrent enrollment in BIOLOGY 305.
BS:	This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
Repeatability:	May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:	Duda Jr,Thomas F
	(real time availability for all sections)

This lecture course covers the fundamentals of evolutionary biology with a focus on living organisms. It includes a historical survey of the development of evolutionary theory from ancient philosophers to the present, and critical examination of phylogenetic systematics, natural selection, population genetics, molecular evolution, micro evolution, and macroevolution. Weekly discussions will focus on primary literature. Two midterm tests and one cumulative final exam will test students' knowledge of the lecture material. Writing assignment(s) based on readings from the primary scientific literature will be required. Textbook: Evolution, D.J. Futuyma, Sinauer, 2005.

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