YSB 581E - Evolution

Course Objectives

1. Introduction to the history of life on earth;
2. Basic understanding of genetic foundations of natural selection;
3. Microevolution and speciation;
4. Macroevolutionary patterns;
5. Explanation of biodiversity’s evolution

Course Description

can only be explained through an understanding of evolution processes. This course aims at introducing students with basic biology and earth science backgrounds to the history and processes of evolution.