BIOL200, Evolution, Spring 2013

Abstract

Goals Understand the process of descent with modification and be able explain how evolution works at both micro and macro evolutionary scales. Trace the history of evolutionary thought and the key thinkers who have shaped the theory. Understand the historical root and current impact of the anti-evolution movement. Evaluate recent and historic discoveries and publications in evolutionary biology and synthesize information from many sources to understand the current status and applications of this research. Apply the scientific method to key questions in evolutionary biology- develop and test hypotheses, evaluate patterns in data, and present conclusions. Communicate with a variety of audiences about evolutionary ideas in several “real world” formats