ANTH 1611 Evolutionary Theory
Course Description
Undergraduate Seminar. This course will deal in depth with
the
historical background to, as well as the current issues and debates
surrounding, the study of evolution. The general topics that will be
covered include the role of various disciplines in the development of
evolutionary biology (comparative anatomy, embryology, paleontology,
genetics), and the competing, alternative evolutionary models and
methodologies available in the literature today. During the second half
of the course students will give presentations on topics of current
interest and controversy.
Handouts, useful links and more will follow as the semester proceeds.
Course Syllabus