Course Format: Lecture 2:30P-3:45P, TR, JH A100.

Prerequisites: Biol L311 or S311.

Course Description: Provides a rigorous exploration of the theory of
evolution-the conceptual core of biology.  Topics include origins and
history of life; the interplay of heredity and environment in shaping
adaptation; molecular, behavioral, and social evolution; patterns of
speciation, extinction, and their consequences; methods for inferring
evolutionary relationships among organisms.

Required Text: “Evolutionary Analysis”, third edition by Freeman, S.

Weekly Assignments: TBA.

Exams/Papers: TBA.