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
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits
Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
1377BIOEE 1780 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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: sophomores, first-years, and transfer students.
Class Number & Section Details
1379BIOEE 1780 DIS 201
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
1380BIOEE 1780 DIS 202
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
1381BIOEE 1780 DIS 203
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
1382BIOEE 1780 DIS 204
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
1862BIOEE 1780 DIS 205
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
1383BIOEE 1780 DIS 206
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
1384BIOEE 1780 DIS 207
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
1385BIOEE 1780 DIS 208
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
1386BIOEE 1780 DIS 209
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
1778BIOEE 1780 DIS 210
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
1644BIOEE 1780 DIS 211
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
1863BIOEE 1780 DIS 212
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
2032BIOEE 1780 DIS 213
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
2033BIOEE 1780 DIS 214
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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:
none
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
1378BIOEE 1780 LEC 002
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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. Students interested in the 5-credit option must complete the application first day of class. Priority given to: sophomores, first-years, and transfer students.
Class Number & Section Details
1720BIOEE 1780 DIS 215
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
17945BIOEE 1780 DIS 216
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
17946BIOEE 1780 DIS 217
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
17947BIOEE 1780 DIS 218
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
17948BIOEE 1780 DIS 219
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
17949BIOEE 1780 DIS 220
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
17950BIOEE 1780 DIS 221
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
17951BIOEE 1780 DIS 222
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
17952BIOEE 1780 DIS 223
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
17953BIOEE 1780 DIS 224
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
17954BIOEE 1780 DIS 225
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
17955BIOEE 1780 DIS 226
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
17956BIOEE 1780 DIS 227
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
17957BIOEE 1780 DIS 228
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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:
none
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
20551BIOEE 1780 LEC 003
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Class Number & Section Details
20552BIOEE 1780 DIS 229
Meeting Pattern
TBA
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Syllabi:
none
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
20553BIOEE 1780 LEC 004
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Class Number & Section Details
20554BIOEE 1780 DIS 230
Meeting Pattern
TBA
Instructors
Drake, A
Greischar, M
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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