Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.
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.
Enrollment Priority Enrollment preference given to: first-year, sophomore, and transfer students.
Distribution Requirements (BIO-AG, BSC-AG, OPHLS-AG), (BIO-AS)
Exploratory Studies (CU-SBY)
Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA
Learning 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
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits
Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
3330BIOEE 1780 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
M
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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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.
Class Number & Section Details
3334BIOEE 1780 DIS 201
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3335BIOEE 1780 DIS 202
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3336BIOEE 1780 DIS 203
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3337BIOEE 1780 DIS 204
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3338BIOEE 1780 DIS 205
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3339BIOEE 1780 DIS 206
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3340BIOEE 1780 DIS 207
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3341BIOEE 1780 DIS 208
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3342BIOEE 1780 DIS 209
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3343BIOEE 1780 DIS 210
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3344BIOEE 1780 DIS 211
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3345BIOEE 1780 DIS 212
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
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required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3346BIOEE 1780 DIS 213
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3347BIOEE 1780 DIS 214
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Syllabi:
Regular Academic Session.Choose one lecture and one discussion.
Combined with:
BIOEE 1780
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits
Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
3331BIOEE 1780 LEC 002
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Application required at first class meeting. Biological sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade. Priority given to: first-years, sophomores, and transfer students.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Class Number & Section Details
3348BIOEE 1780 DIS 215
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3349BIOEE 1780 DIS 216
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3350BIOEE 1780 DIS 217
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3351BIOEE 1780 DIS 218
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3352BIOEE 1780 DIS 219
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3353BIOEE 1780 DIS 220
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3354BIOEE 1780 DIS 221
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3355BIOEE 1780 DIS 222
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3356BIOEE 1780 DIS 223
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3357BIOEE 1780 DIS 224
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3358BIOEE 1780 DIS 225
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3359BIOEE 1780 DIS 226
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3360BIOEE 1780 DIS 227
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
3361BIOEE 1780 DIS 228
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Syllabi:
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
3332BIOEE 1780 LEC 003
Meeting Pattern
M
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
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.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Class Number & Section Details
3362BIOEE 1780 DIS 229
Meeting Pattern
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Syllabi:
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
3333BIOEE 1780 LEC 004
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
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)
Class Number & Section Details
3363BIOEE 1780 DIS 230
Meeting Pattern
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
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