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BIO 460 Evolution

Spring 2026-2027 · 3 SU credits · 6 ECTS · Undergraduate

The course begins by introducing the foundational concepts of evolutionary biology in Unit I: An Idea that Changed the World. Students will explore the historical development of evolutionary thought, beginning with pre-Darwinian ideas and moving through Darwin's contributions to the Modern Synthesis. This unit also introduces the construction and interpretation of phylogenetic trees as tools for understanding evolutionary relationships. In Unit II: How Evolution Works, the course examines the fundamental mechanisms of evolution. Topics include the origins of genetic variation through mutation and recombination, and the population-level processes of natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow. Students will learn how these forces interact to shape allele frequencies and phenotypic traits across generations, supported by population genetics models and equilibrium theory. Unit III: The Products of Evolution focuses on the processes that generate biological diversity. Students will study the definition and formation of species, mechanisms of reproductive isolation, and modes of speciation. Additionally, this unit introduces evolutionary developmental biology (Evo-Devo), exploring how genetic and regulatory changes lead to morphological innovation and complexity. In Unit IV: Interactions Between Individuals and Species, the course delves into the evolutionary consequences of social and ecological interactions. Topics include sexual selection and the evolution of mating strateg

Lecture — BIO 460

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