Evolution
EFB-496-M004
Environmental Science & Forestry
- Semester
- Summer 2025
- Instructor
- William Helenbrook
- Start Date
- 06-30-2025
- Total Credits
- 3
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This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and processes of evolutionary biology, examining how genetic, ecological, and environmental forces drive the diversity of life. Core topics include natural selection, genetic drift, mutation, gene flow, speciation, and the evolution of complex traits. Students will explore the integration of theoretical models with evidence from the fossil record, comparative genomics, phylogenetics, and developmental biology. Emphasis is placed on understanding the mechanisms of evolutionary change and their role in shaping biodiversity over time. Key concepts include adaptation, coevolution, molecular evolution, and the evolutionary history of major lineages. Case studies and research projects will encourage students to analyze evolutionary patterns and processes.
Prerequisites:
EFB 307 and EFB 320 or equivalents.
Course Area: Biology
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Dates: 06-30-2025 - 08-07-2025
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