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Class Detail:
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WN 2011
Biology
BIOLOGY
120
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First Year Seminar in Biology
Section
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Introduction to Evolution
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Course Note:
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These seminars, which are restricted to first-year students, are small-group classes (approximately 15-25 students) taught by regular and emeritus faculty.
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Credits:
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3
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Requirements & Distribution:
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BS, NS
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Other:
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FYSem
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Credit Exclusions:
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Credit is granted for a combined total of 17 credits elected in introductory biology.
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Consent:
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With permission of instructor.
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Advisory Prerequisites:
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Enrollment restricted to first-year students, including those with sophomore standing.
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BS:
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This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
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Repeatability:
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May not be repeated for credit.
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Primary Instructor:
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Nussbaum,Ronald A
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(real time availability for all sections)
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An introduction to evolution, including a brief history of evolutionary thought, study of evolutionary processes, analysis of mechanisms of speciation, methods of classifying organisms, and the evolution of humans. The course consists of reading a small book by an international authority on evolution and discussing the main points of each chapter. Students have the option to present a 15-30 minute lecture to the class on a topic of evolution of their choosing for extra credit.
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Course Syllabi
Syllabi are available to current LSA students. IMPORTANT: These syllabi are provided to give students a general idea about the courses, as offered by LSA departments and programs in prior academic terms. The syllabi do not necessarily reflect the assignments, sequence of course materials, and/or course expectations that the faculty and departments/programs have for these same courses in the current and/or future terms.
Search for Syllabus
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Textbooks/Other Materials (data maintained by department in Wolverine Access)
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ISBN: 1416594787
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The greatest show on Earth : the evidence for evolution, Author: Dawkins, Richard, 1941-, Publisher: Free Press 2009
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Required
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ISBN: 9780465044252
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What evolution is, Author: Mayr, Ernst, 1904-2005., Publisher: Basic Books 2001
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Required
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