BIO 425 - EVOLUTION

Institution:

Wayne State College

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Prerequisites: A grade of C- or better in BIO 110, and BIO 200, BIO 210, and BIO 320. The study of the history of evolutionary thought, beginning with pre-Darwinian ideas and ending with our current understanding of evolutionary mechanisms. The course will explore the evidence for evolution by examining the fossil record, comparative anatomy/physiology, and model field studies. Students will learn the model systems demonstrating the mechanisms that drive evolution: mutation, selection, genetic drift, gene flow, and inbreeding. Evolution is a unifying theme in biology which integrates knowledge from all biological disciplines. (3 hours lecture-lab combined)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wsc.edu

Phone Number:

(402) 375-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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