Evolution Three Credits LA Topics covered in this course include the history of evolutionary thought, the origin of life, microevolution, macroevolution, population genetics, speciation, coevolution and critical periods in the evolution of life. In addition, an examination of social Darwinism, scientific creationism and review of the race concept will illustrate how one's culture and values influence scientific investigations. A study of the interrelations between organisms and their environments with emphasis on field techniques. Offered every Spring. A comparative study of the organ systems of protochordates and vertebrates.
Laboratory includes the dissection of the shark and cat.
Offered annually-Spring semester. Students will learn how to design field and laboratory studies, collect and process field and laboratory samples, and interpret ecological data. The specific content is indicated when the course is listed in the schedule of classes. An introduction to representative types of invertebrate animals through laboratory dissections, observations and experiments with occasional field trips. Lectures emphasize morphology and progressive specialization in morphological development.