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BIO 2222 Evolution

Emphasis on Charles Darwin, speciation, fossils, radiometric dating, natural selection, mutations, macroevolution, mass extinctions, coevolution, sexual reproduction, human evolution and religious issues.

Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering
Department: Biology
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: Yes

Prereqs: NONE  

Outcomes

  • Recognize that all organisms including humans have descended with modifications from ancestors through an unbroken chain of reproductive continuity extending back four billion years.
  • Discuss the role of humans in the sustainability of the Earth's resources.
  • Explain how Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection has played a pivotal role in the evolution of life.

Credit Hours: 3

Classroom Hours: 3