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BIO 340 - Evolution (3)

Prerequisites: Must have a C- or better in BIO 110 , BIO 111 , and BIO 112 , or permission.
Evolution is the unifying concept in biology. This course will cover the nature of science, selection process, micro and macro evolution, the theories surrounding the origins of life, and the evidence in the living and paleontological records. Students completing this class will be able to appreciate the breadth and application of evolution to their chosen fields, understand the mechanisms that drive evolution, and understand the diversity of life and our origins from a common ancestor.