BIOL 1120 Introduction to Evolutionary Biology

A non-majors general education course without lab.  Exploration of the process of biological evolution and the fundamental mechanisms and concepts by which evolution works.  Topics typically covered include the nature of science, the science history of evolution, evidence and processes of evolution, natural selection and adaptation, role of DNA variation and gene regulation in evolution, macroevolution, and the tree of life.  

Credits

3 cr

Prerequisite

ENGC 0960 (C/P or higher) or ENGC 0900 (C/P or higher) and READ 0960 (C/P or higher) or placement into ENGC 1101

Offered

Fall, Spring

MnTC Goals

3