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.

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

  •  1391 BIOEE 1780   LEC 001

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  • Biological sciences majors are required to take this course for a letter grade. Priority for enrollment given to first-year students, sophomores, and transfer students.

  •  1393 BIOEE 1780   DIS 201

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    • T Kennedy Hall 101
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Babonis, L

      Drake, A

  •  1394 BIOEE 1780   DIS 202

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    • T Kennedy Hall 101
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Babonis, L

      Drake, A

  •  1395 BIOEE 1780   DIS 203

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    • T Kennedy Hall 103
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Babonis, L

      Drake, A

  •  1396 BIOEE 1780   DIS 204

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    • T Kennedy Hall 103
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Babonis, L

      Drake, A

  •  1907 BIOEE 1780   DIS 205

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  •  1397 BIOEE 1780   DIS 206

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    • W Warren Hall 113
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Babonis, L

      Drake, A

  •  1398 BIOEE 1780   DIS 207

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    • W Kennedy Hall 101
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Babonis, L

      Drake, A

  •  1399 BIOEE 1780   DIS 208

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    • W Malott Hall 206
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Babonis, L

      Drake, A

  •  1400 BIOEE 1780   DIS 209

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  •  1813 BIOEE 1780   DIS 210

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  •  1673 BIOEE 1780   DIS 211

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    • R Kennedy Hall 103
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Babonis, L

      Drake, A

  •  1908 BIOEE 1780   DIS 212

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  •  2104 BIOEE 1780   DIS 213

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    • R Kennedy Hall 103
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Babonis, L

      Drake, A

  •  2105 BIOEE 1780   DIS 214

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    • R Malott Hall 207
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Babonis, L

      Drake, A

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 1780

  • 5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1392 BIOEE 1780   LEC 002

  • Students interested in this 5-credit option must complete the application first day of class.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture, one discussion, and one field studies.

  • 5 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2747 BIOEE 1780   LEC 003

    • TR Kennedy Hall 103
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lovette, I

  • Co-requisite: BIOG 1250 101 and WRIT 1430. Students interested in this 5-credit option must complete the application first day of class. Students enrolled in will travel to the Galapagos Islands over Spring Break.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  2399 BIOEE 1780   DIS 221

    • R Corson-Mudd A409
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Babonis, L

      Drake, A

      Lovette, I

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  •  2748 BIOEE 1780   FLD 801

  • Taught in the Galapagos Island. Travel dates will be leaving Ithaca April 2, 2024; departing Galapagos Island April 11, 2024.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)