Principles of Evolution: Processes, Patterns, and the History of Life
Overview
Description
This course focuses on the principles of biological evolution. Topics include the impact and application of Darwin’s theory of natural selection, and contemporary concepts of adaptation, molecular evolution, formation of new species, the fossil record, biogeography, and principles of classification. Laboratory and field work may include trips to museums, zoos and field observations. Students will present oral reports on current discoveries and controversies related to evolutionary biology. This course is equivalent to ENV 3030. Students will receive credit for either BIO 3030 or ENV 3030. These courses may substitute for each other in the F grade replacement policy.
Career
Undergraduate
Credits
Value
5
Max
4
Min
4
Course Count
1
Number Of Credits
4
Number Of Repeats
1
Repeatable
No
Contact Use
Yes
Generate Attendance
No
Left Use
Yes
Present Use
Yes
Reason Use
Yes
Tardy Use
Yes
Template Override
No
Time Use
Yes
Attendance Type
Class Meeting
Auto Create
No
Code
LAB
Instructor Contact Hours
3
Default Section Size
5
Final Exam Type
Yes
Include in Dynamic Date Calc
No
Instruction Mode
In Person
LMS File Type
Blackboard CourseInfo 4
Name
Laboratory
OEE Workload Hours
0
Optional Component
No
Preferred Room Features
Academic Scheduling
Workload Hours
3
Contact Use
Yes
Generate Attendance
No
Left Use
Yes
Present Use
Yes
Reason Use
Yes
Tardy Use
Yes
Template Override
No
Time Use
Yes
Attendance Type
Class Meeting
Auto Create
No
Code
LEC
Instructor Contact Hours
2
Default Section Size
5
Final Exam Type
Yes
Include in Dynamic Date Calc
No
Instruction Mode
In Person
LMS File Type
Blackboard CourseInfo 4
Name
Lecture
OEE Workload Hours
0
Optional Component
No
Preferred Room Features
Academic Scheduling
Workload Hours
2