BIOL 3445 - Introduction to Evolution

Introduction to the processes and patterns of evolution. Topics include: history of evolutionary thought, origin of life, evidence for evolution , phylogenetics, evolutionary genetics, natural selection and other evolutionary forces, speciation and biodiversity , evolution of sexual reproduction and social organization. Prereq: BIOL 2051/2095, 2061/2097, 2071/2096 and 2081/2098. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3