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BL 464. EVOLUTION MEETING LOCATION: MEETING TIME: SPRING SEMESTER 2010 LOYOLA 31 10:30–11:20 MWF INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Harry Taylor ([email protected]) OFFICE HOURS (S-203): Monday; Wednesday; Friday: 11:30–12:30; Tuesday: 9:30–10:30; Thursday: 1:30–2:30. Other times by appointment. __________________________________________________________________________________ Evolution is a dynamic area of study that is concerned fundamentally with the origins of species, their postformational changes, and their genetic relationships to other species. As framed by the pioneering population geneticist Theodosius Dobzhansky, Anothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.@ If this is true, then a working knowledge of evolution is both an exciting academic challenge and a critically important component of your biological repertoire. During this semester, we will explore the field of evolution (sampling at various depths along the way) and demonstrate how evidence and an evolutionary perspective can be used to answer a broad range of biological questions and resolve a diversity of biological problems. _____________________________________________________________________________ Week Date Topic Text reference ______________________________________________________________________________ 1 1/20 Introduction Ch. 1 1/22 Classification and Phylogeny Ch. 2 2 1/25 1/27 1/29 Classification and Phylogeny Patterns of Evolution Patterns of Evolution Ch. 2 Ch. 3 Ch. 3 3 2/1 2/3 2/5 Evolution in the Fossil Record A History of Life on Earth The Geography of Evolution Ch. 4 Ch. 5 Ch. 6 4 2/8 2/10 2/12 TEST 1 Evolution of Biodiversity Origin of Genetic Variation Ch. 7 Ch. 8 2/15 2/17 2/19 Origin of Genetic Variation Variation Variation Ch. 8 Ch. 9 Ch. 9 5 1 6 2/22 2/24 2/26 Genetic Drift Natural Selection and Adaptation Natural Selection and Adaptation Ch. 10 Ch. 11 Ch. 11 7 3/1 3/3 3/5 Natural Selection and Adaptation TEST 2 Genetical Theory of Natural Selection Ch. 11 8 3/8 3/10 3/12 Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break 9 3/15 3/17 3/19 Phenotypic Evolution Phenotypic Evolution Evolution of Life Histories Ch. 13 Ch. 13 Ch. 14 10 3/22 3/24 3/26 Evolution of Life Histories Sex and Reproductive Success Sex and Reproductive Success Ch. 14 Ch. 15 Ch. 15 11 3/29 3/31 4/2 Conflict and Cooperation TEST 3` Easter Break Ch. 16 12 4/5 4/7 4/9 Species Species Speciation Ch. 17 Ch. 17 Ch. 18 13 4/12 4/14 4/16 Speciation Coevolution Evolution of Genes and Genomes Ch. 18 Ch. 19 Ch. 20 14 4/19 4/21 4/23 Evolution of Genes and Genomes Evolution and Development Evolution and Development Ch. 20 Ch. 21 Ch. 21` 15 4/26 4/28 4/30 Macroevolution Evolutionary Science, Creationism, and Society Assessment Test Ch. 22 Ch. 23 Ch. 12 16 5/5 Final Exam: Wednesday, 10:10 A.M. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2 PowerPoint lectures can be accessed and printed out prior to class, from: http://academic.regis.edu/htaylor/. TEXT: Futuyma, Douglas J. 2009. Evolution. 2nd ed. Sinauer. Each test contributes points that are accumulated throughout the semester. To determine letter grades, I will convert points to % and scale to 100% based on the highest individual total. You will be informed of current letter grades following each test. Makeup tests are given only in extenuating circumstances and only with a valid excuse. Such tests must be taken within one week of the scheduled test date. Twenty-five points will be subtracted from unexcused makeup tests to make it worthwhile to take all tests on time. If you have a legitimate reason for missing a scheduled test (e.g., athletes sometimes have conflicting schedules), see me a week before the test for rescheduling. Grades will be determined from the scale below. GRADING SCALE (%): 93--100 89--92 85--88 81--84 77--80 73--76 A AB+ B BC+ 69--72 65--68 61--64 57--60 53--56 < 53 C CD+ D DF Note that the numerical boundaries between letter grade categories are sharply defined—e.g., a final average of 88 is B+ and cannot be rationalized as A-. If you have a documented disability requiring academic adjustments for this course, please contact Joie Williams, Director of Disability Services (303-458-4941 or [email protected]. It is suggested that you contact Disability Services, Room 118, Coors Life Directions Center at the beginning of the semester, so that you can receive accommodations for the complete semester; accommodations at the post-secondary level are not retroactive. Academic dishonesty is unacceptable. Infractions can result in failure of the course—grade F; it simply isn’t worth the risk. Consistent with the Academic Integrity Policy of Regis College, I will report all violations of this course’s academic integrity policy to the Dean’s Office. Students who have committed multiple instances of academic dishonesty can be subject to institutional penalties such as probation, suspension, or expulsion, in addition to the penalties for this course. The Academic Integrity Policy is described in the Regis University Bulletin; detailed information about the policy and the appeals process can be found in the Dean’s Office. The last day to withdraw from this course is Friday, March 26. 3