BIOEE 1780

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BIOEE 1780
An Introduction to Evolutionary Biology and Diversity

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024. Courses of Study 2023-2024 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

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-AG, BIO-AS, PBS-AS)
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.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOEE 1780

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1100 BIOEE 1780   LEC 001

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  • 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. 5 credit option involves writing component and a discussion section that meets twice per week for 50 minutes; limited to 15 students in each section of the 5-credit option. Priority for enrollment given to first-year students, sophomores, and transfer students.

  •  1101 BIOEE 1780   DIS 201

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    • T Kennedy Hall 101
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Vitousek, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1102 BIOEE 1780   DIS 202

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    • T Kennedy Hall 101
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Vitousek, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1103 BIOEE 1780   DIS 203

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    • T Warren Hall 137
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Vitousek, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1104 BIOEE 1780   DIS 204

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    • T Warren Hall 137
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Vitousek, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1105 BIOEE 1780   DIS 205

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1106 BIOEE 1780   DIS 206

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1107 BIOEE 1780   DIS 207

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    • W Warren Hall 138
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Vitousek, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1108 BIOEE 1780   DIS 208

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    • W Warren Hall 138
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Vitousek, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1109 BIOEE 1780   DIS 209

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    • W Uris Hall G28
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Vitousek, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1190 BIOEE 1780   DIS 210

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    • W Uris Hall G28
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Vitousek, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1191 BIOEE 1780   DIS 211

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    • R Kennedy Hall 101
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Vitousek, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2061 BIOEE 1780   DIS 212

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    • R Kennedy Hall 101
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Vitousek, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  1192 BIOEE 1780   DIS 213

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    • R Malott Hall 230
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Vitousek, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2062 BIOEE 1780   DIS 214

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    • R Malott Hall 230
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Vitousek, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIOEE 1780

  • 5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1110 BIOEE 1780   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  1870 BIOEE 1780   DIS 225

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Vitousek, M

  • 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. 5 credit option involves writing component and a discussion section that meets twice per week for 50 minutes; limited to 15 students in each section of the 5-credit option. Priority for enrollment given to first-year students, sophomores, and transfer students.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)