In each case the best argument in favor of the position is presented. An introduction to neodarwinism. Begins with a brief history of evolutionary theory. A review is given of mechanisms, processes, and evidences of current microevolutionary and asexual, plant and animal, human and non-human. A systematic study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body.
Labs correlate with the lectures with movies, slides, dissections and physiological experiments.
Offered alternate years. A course emphasizing classical genetics and embryology including a brief summary of evolutionary theory. Computer simulations will be used for the study of populations and evolutionary theories. Lab 3 hours. Offered alternate years.