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BIOEE 1780

An Introduction to Evolutionary Biology and Diversity

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

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 limited to 300 students. Enrollment preference given to: freshmen, sophomores, and transfer students.

Distribution Category (PBS)

Comments Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. Four credits with 3 lectures and 1 discussion section per week; 5 credits with 3 lectures per week and a Writing in the Majors discussion section that meets twice per week. Students taking 5-credit option read additional materials from primary literature and write essays in place of regular exams. (Students may not preregister for 5-credit option; interested students complete application form on first day of class.) 5-credit option limited to 15 students per section each semester.

Outcomes

Students will understand the underlying causal principles of evolutionary diversification.
Students will be able to apply these principles to understand historical and contemporary evolutionary scenarios.
Students will be able to identify ~100 core taxa in the tree of life, their characteristics, and understand the relationships among them.
Students will be able to use basic conceptual and analytical tools to describe complex relationships within the tree of life.
Students will be familiar with a number of experimental and synthetic approaches to analyzing and discovering evolutionary processes (microevolution) and establishing evolutionary patterns (macroevolution).
Students will write and discuss knowledgeably about the dimensions of evolutionary issues that require decisions in our society.

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Syllabi: none

Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
Credits and Grading Basis

4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Student Option)

Class Number & Section Details

2502 BIOEE 1780 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
- MWF 3:35pm - 4:25pm Kennedy Hall 116-Call Aud
- Instructors
  
  Lazzaro, B
  Lovette, I
  McCune, A
  Searle, J
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

4 -5 credit class. 5 credit involves writing component and 2 discussion sections per week; limited to 15 students per section in 5 credit option; interested students complete application first day of class.

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Class Number & Section Details

2504 BIOEE 1780 DIS 201
Meeting Pattern
- T 10:10am - 11:00am Stimson Hall 316
- Instructors
  
  Searle, J
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.
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2505 BIOEE 1780 DIS 202
Meeting Pattern
- T 11:15am - 12:05pm Stimson Hall 316
- Instructors
  
  Searle, J
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.
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Class Number & Section Details

2506 BIOEE 1780 DIS 203
Meeting Pattern
- T 12:20pm - 1:10pm Stimson Hall 316
- Instructors
  
  Searle, J
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.

Class Number & Section Details

2507 BIOEE 1780 DIS 204
Meeting Pattern
- T 1:25pm - 2:15pm Stimson Hall 316
- Instructors
  
  Searle, J
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.

Class Number & Section Details

2509 BIOEE 1780 DIS 206
Meeting Pattern
- W 11:15am - 12:05pm Stimson Hall 316
- Instructors
  
  Searle, J
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.

Class Number & Section Details

2510 BIOEE 1780 DIS 207
Meeting Pattern
- W 12:20pm - 1:10pm Stimson Hall 316
- Instructors
  
  Searle, J
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.

Class Number & Section Details

2511 BIOEE 1780 DIS 208
Meeting Pattern
- W 1:25pm - 2:15pm Stimson Hall 316
- Instructors
  
  Searle, J
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.

Class Number & Section Details

2512 BIOEE 1780 DIS 209
Meeting Pattern
- W 2:30pm - 3:20pm Stimson Hall 316
- Instructors
  
  Searle, J
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.

Class Number & Section Details

15841 BIOEE 1780 DIS 210
Meeting Pattern
- R 10:10am - 11:00am Stimson Hall 316
- Instructors
  
  Searle, J
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.

Class Number & Section Details

4053 BIOEE 1780 DIS 211
Meeting Pattern
- R 11:15am - 12:05pm Stimson Hall 316
- Instructors
  
  Searle, J
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.

Class Number & Section Details

15842 BIOEE 1780 DIS 212
Meeting Pattern
- R 12:20pm - 1:10pm Stimson Hall 316
- Instructors
  
  Searle, J
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.

Class Number & Section Details

4054 BIOEE 1780 DIS 213
Meeting Pattern
- R 1:25pm - 2:15pm Stimson Hall 316
- Instructors
  
  Searle, J
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.

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BIOEE 1780

An Introduction to Evolutionary Biology and Diversity