Biology 3763—Evolution
Department of Mathematical and Natural Sciences
The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of evolutionary theory and processes, including selection, adaptation, and speciation. The course also explores classification of organisms and scientific nomenclature.
Lecture Outlines--These are only outlines, and are not meant to replace detailed notes you should take in class.
Topic 2--History of Evolutionary Theory.
Topic 3--Evidence for Natural Selection.
Topic 6--Random Events in Populations.
Mate Choice in College Students (Buss and Barnes 1986).
Topic 9--Classification Systems.
Topic 12--Geographic Variation.
Topic 13--Geographic Distribution.
Video lecture: Part 1; Part 2; Part 3.
Video lecture: Part 1; Part 2; Part 3.
Video lecture: Part 1; Part 2; Part 3.
Video lecture: Part 1; Part 2.
Video lecture: Part 1; Part 2; Part 3.
Video lecture: Part 1; Part 2; Part 3.
Topic 19--Nomenclature and Taxonomy.
Topic 20--Non-mimetic Coloration and Form.
Video lecture: Part 1; Part 2.
Video lecture: Part 1; Part 2; Part 3.
Links:
National Center for Science Education.
Panda's Thumb--news about evolution.
Talk origins.--discussion of evolution vs. creationism.
International Code of Zoological Nomenclature.
Curiosities of Biological Nomenclature.
Complete Works of Charles Darwin.