To learn the history of life on earth. To gain the ability to analyze biological data from an evolutionary perspective. To understand how evolutionary theory interacts with other fields of biology and the physical sciences. To gain proficiency in reading and writing scientific prose. To accomplish these goals, you will engage in several tasks.
Attendance is mandatory.
This is a small class, so we are going to run it at least partially as a tutorial. That basically means that YOU read and study and come to class prepared to ask and answer questions. I will lecture occasionally, but most of the time we will all be struggling through things together. You cannot function in this course without reading your text prior to class. You should also spend some time at the text's web site, Evolution in Action .