The second quarter of the introductory biology course for biology majors. Topics covered include Mendelian and molecular genetics, microevolution and a survey of the plant kingdom.
Topics covered include evolution, biodiversity and ecology.
Topics covered include population growth, demography, competition, predation, life history evolution and population genetics. Topics differ from year to year and have included Darwinism, Mendel and Genetics , and in 1998-99 Genetics and Eugenics . The course is team taught with Prof. Robert C. Richardson of the Philosophy Department and can be used to fulfill part of the course requirements for the University Honors accolade.