BIOLOGY 258S - The Making of the Modern Evolutionary Synthesis

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

An examination of the intellectual and historical development of the modern evolutionary synthesis. Topics will include: the state of evolutionary theory and the debate between the "Mendelians" and "Darwinians" in the early part of the 20th century, the development of modern population genetics and its synthesis with ecology, systematics and paleontology. Contributions of Fisher, Wright, Dobzhansky, Mayr, and Simpson will be highlighted with focus on original literature. What was and was not part of the synthesis, and why, and the current state of evolutionary theory will also be discussed. Enrollment limited to graduate students. Instructors: K. Smith and J. Willis

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Seminar

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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