BI 112 - General Biology: Ecology & Evolution (4)

Evolution is the single most important and far-reaching theory of modern biology. Together with the theory of natural selection, evolution provides a framework within which all other aspects of the life sciences make sense. In this course, we will examine the nature of science and scientific inquiry as they pertain to fundamental theories of evolution and ecology. We will also conduct a survey of the history of life, with special attention given to the origins and maintenance of biological diversity. In the second half of the semester, we will consider how evolutionary theory illuminates our understanding of ecology, the study of interactions between living organisms and their environment. An essential theme of the course will be consideration of our place in the biosphere and our responsibilities toward the only planet known to support life. This course includes a laboratory component that emphasizes methods in ecology and evolution, including fundamentals of experimental design, hypothesis testing, analysis, and interpretation of the data. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory per week. 2015 CORE: Explorations of Nature, Acquire. 2020 CORE: Liberal Arts, Natural Science. FA, SP.

MOTR BIOL 150L - Biology with Lab