Group: III
Prerequisites: Biology 1 and 2
Credits: 1

Lecture time: MWF 10:30-11:20 AM
Laboratory times: WED 1:15-4:15 or Thursday 1:15-4:15 (Martin 104) (choose one day).
Required text: Evolution, 2nd Edition (by Douglas Futuyma); available at Swarthmore College Bookstore)
Other required materials: bound laboratory notebook dedicated to this course (several types are available at campus bookstore), pen with ink that doesn't bleed when your notebook gets rained on.

I teach this course every Fall except when I am on leave. When I'm on leave the course (1) might not be offered or (2) might be taught be a visiting faculty member (leave replacement). An evolution course is a requirement for obtaining Teaching Certification in Biology at Swarthmore College.

Overview
This course covers evidence for evolution, macroevolutionary patterns, speciation, natural selection, sexual selection, kin selection, and variety of topics in population genetics and molecular evolution. I assume participants will have had prior exposure to evolution, natural selection, and speciation in high school and in Bio 1/2. The course is for majors as well as nonmajors.

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