Course information provided by the 2025-2026 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 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP
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
13732BIOEE 1780 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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: sophomores, first-years, and transfer students.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Class Number & Section Details
13736BIOEE 1780 DIS 201
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13737BIOEE 1780 DIS 202
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13738BIOEE 1780 DIS 203
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13739BIOEE 1780 DIS 204
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13740BIOEE 1780 DIS 205
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13741BIOEE 1780 DIS 206
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13742BIOEE 1780 DIS 207
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13743BIOEE 1780 DIS 208
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13744BIOEE 1780 DIS 209
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13745BIOEE 1780 DIS 210
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13746BIOEE 1780 DIS 211
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13747BIOEE 1780 DIS 212
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13748BIOEE 1780 DIS 213
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13749BIOEE 1780 DIS 214
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13733BIOEE 1780 LEC 002
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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. Students interested in the 5-credit option must complete the application first day of class. Priority given to: sophomores, first-years, and transfer students.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Class Number & Section Details
13750BIOEE 1780 DIS 215
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13751BIOEE 1780 DIS 216
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13752BIOEE 1780 DIS 217
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13753BIOEE 1780 DIS 218
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13754BIOEE 1780 DIS 219
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13755BIOEE 1780 DIS 220
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13756BIOEE 1780 DIS 221
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13757BIOEE 1780 DIS 222
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13758BIOEE 1780 DIS 223
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13759BIOEE 1780 DIS 224
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13760BIOEE 1780 DIS 225
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13761BIOEE 1780 DIS 226
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13762BIOEE 1780 DIS 227
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
13763BIOEE 1780 DIS 228
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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:
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
13734BIOEE 1780 LEC 003
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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. 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
13764BIOEE 1780 DIS 229
Meeting Pattern
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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
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
13735BIOEE 1780 LEC 004
Meeting Pattern
R
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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. Students interested in the 5-credit option must complete the application first day of class. Priority given to: sophomores, first-years, and transfer students.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Class Number & Section Details
13765BIOEE 1780 DIS 230
Meeting Pattern
Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Babonis, L
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.
