Principles of Evolution: Processes, Patterns, and the History of Life

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Overview

Subject code

ENV

Course Number

3030

Department(s)

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