BIOEE 1780
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Classes
BIOEE 1780
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.
Considers explanations for pattern of diversity and the apparent good fit of organisms to the environment. Topics include the diversity of life, the genetics and developmental basis of evolutionary change, processes at the population level, evolution by natural selection, modes of speciation, long-term trends in evolution, origin of humans.
When Offered Fall, Spring.
Permission Note Enrollment preference given to: first-year, sophomore, and transfer students.
Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will receive credit for only one course in the following group: BIOEE 1780, BIOEE 1781, BIOSM 1780.
Distribution Category (BIO-AS) (BIO-AG, OPHLS-AG)
Course Attribute (CU-SBY)
Comments Three local field trips. Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. Students enrolled in the Galapagos/WIM section will travel to the Galapagos Islands over Spring Break.
Outcomes- Understand the underlying causal principles of evolutionary diversification.
- Apply these principles to understand historical and contemporary evolutionary scenarios.
- Identify ~100 core taxa in the tree of life, their characteristics, and understand the relationships among them.
- Use basic conceptual and analytical tools to describe complex relationships within the tree of life.
- Become familiar with a number of experimental and synthetic approaches to analyzing and discovering evolutionary processes (microevolution) and establishing evolutionary patterns (macroevolution).
- Write and discuss knowledgeably about the dimensions of evolutionary issues that require decisions in our society.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOEE 1780
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Kennedy Hall 116-Call Aud
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Biological sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade. Priority given to: first-years, sophomores, and transfer students.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Kennedy Hall 103
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Kennedy Hall 105
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Kennedy Hall 105
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Comstock Hall-Academic II B104
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Ives Hall 107
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Ives Hall 107
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- W Ives Hall 107
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- W Kennedy Hall 105
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- R Comstock Hall-Academic II B104
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Academic Surge A 109
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Ives Hall 107
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Plant Science Building G22
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Ives Hall 109
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- R Ives Hall 107
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOEE 1780
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Kennedy Hall 116-Call Aud
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Biological sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade. Priority given to: first-years, sophomores, and transfer students.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Kennedy Hall 103
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- T Kennedy Hall 105
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- T Kennedy Hall 105
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- W Comstock Hall-Academic II B104
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- W Ives Hall 107
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- W Ives Hall 107
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- W Ives Hall 107
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- W Kennedy Hall 105
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- R Comstock Hall-Academic II B104
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- R Academic Surge A 109
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- R Ives Hall 107
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- R Plant Science Building G22
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- R Ives Hall 109
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- R Ives Hall 107
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOEE 1780
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Credits and Grading Basis
5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Kennedy Hall 116-Call Aud
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Biological sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade. Students interested in the 5-credit option must complete the application first day of class. Priority given to: first-years, sophomores, and transfer students.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOEE 1780
-
Credits and Grading Basis
5 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- R Kennedy Hall 116-Call Aud
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Drake, A
Reed, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Biological sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade. Application required first day of class. Priority given to: first-years, sophomores, and transfer students.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)