Course information provided by the 2026-2027 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 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA
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.
Credits and Grading Basis
4-5 Credits
Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
7814BIOEE 1780 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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: first-years, sophomores, and transfer students.
Class Number & Section Details
7818BIOEE 1780 DIS 201
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7819BIOEE 1780 DIS 202
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7820BIOEE 1780 DIS 203
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7821BIOEE 1780 DIS 204
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7822BIOEE 1780 DIS 205
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7823BIOEE 1780 DIS 206
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7824BIOEE 1780 DIS 207
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7825BIOEE 1780 DIS 208
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7826BIOEE 1780 DIS 209
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7827BIOEE 1780 DIS 210
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7828BIOEE 1780 DIS 211
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7829BIOEE 1780 DIS 212
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7830BIOEE 1780 DIS 213
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7831BIOEE 1780 DIS 214
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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.
Credits and Grading Basis
4-5 Credits
Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
7815BIOEE 1780 LEC 002
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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: first-years, sophomores, and transfer students.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Class Number & Section Details
7832BIOEE 1780 DIS 215
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7833BIOEE 1780 DIS 216
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7834BIOEE 1780 DIS 217
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7835BIOEE 1780 DIS 218
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7836BIOEE 1780 DIS 219
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7837BIOEE 1780 DIS 220
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7838BIOEE 1780 DIS 221
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7839BIOEE 1780 DIS 222
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7840BIOEE 1780 DIS 223
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7841BIOEE 1780 DIS 224
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7842BIOEE 1780 DIS 225
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7843BIOEE 1780 DIS 226
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7844BIOEE 1780 DIS 227
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7845BIOEE 1780 DIS 228
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7846BIOEE 1780 DIS 229
Meeting Pattern
TR
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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
7847BIOEE 1780 DIS 230
Meeting Pattern
TR
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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.
Credits and Grading Basis
4-5 Credits
Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
7816BIOEE 1780 LEC 003
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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: first-years, sophomores, and transfer students.
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.
Credits and Grading Basis
4-5 Credits
Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
7817BIOEE 1780 LEC 004
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Drake, A
Vitousek, 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. Application required first day of class. Priority given to: first-years, sophomores, and transfer students.
