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| DATE | DISCUSSION TOPIC | ASSIGNM | Chapt. SQ'S |
| Jan 25 Jan 27 |
Introduction to Course - Common Misconceptions about Evolution Evidence for Evolution - Always be ready for brief quiz on assigned reading and web Chapter Study Questions (SQs) |
See below, complete assignments before class EA Ch. 2 pp. 37-60; Carroll - Ch. 1 (Blackboard; Ch. 1 questions #2-4, p. 34) |
(additional handouts TBA) |
| Feb 1 Feb 3 |
Evidence for Evolution (cont.), Darwinian Natural Selection The Nature of Selection (Start Cladogram 1 Assignment) |
EA Ch. 2 pp. 60-65; Carroll - Ch. 2 (Blackboard) EA 3 pp. 73-90 |
SQs2:11-19 Carroll Qs#2: 1-3 (p. 50) SQs3: 1-7 |
| Feb 8 Feb 10 |
The Nature of Selection and Intro to Trees (Ch 3 and handout) (Research Topic Identified) |
Ch. 3 pp. 90-105 EA Ch. 4 pp. 111-127 |
SQs3:8-15 SQs4:1-8 |
| Feb 15 Feb 17 |
Using Phylogenies to Answer Questions Mutations and Genetic Variation (Reference list for research paper due – 1%) |
EA Ch. 4 pp. 127-138 and Gregory 2008 handout (Gregory 2008 RQs part A) EA Ch. 5 pp. 143-166 |
SQs4:9-11 SQs5:1-15 |
| Feb 22 Feb 24 |
Mendelian Genetics in Populations I: Mechanisms of Evolutionary
Change Testing Population Genetics Theory (Cladogram 2 Assignm. Due) |
EA Ch. 6 pp. 169-194 EA Ch. 6 pp. 194-218 |
SQs6:
1-3, 6, 9, 14 SQs6: 5, 7, 10-13 |
| Mar 1 Mar 3 |
Midterm 1 |
Unit 1: EA Chs.
1-6 |
SQs7:1-8 |
| Mar 8 Mar 10 |
Genetic Drift (cont.) and Non-random Mating |
EA Ch. 7 pp. 251-276 EA Ch. 10 pp. 363-375 |
SQs7:9-15 SQs10:1-7,11 |
| Mar 15 Mar 17 |
Adaptation (cont.) (Literature review for research paper due – 1%; Start Cladogram 3 Assignment) |
EA Ch. 10 pp. 376-396 EA Ch. 11 pp. 401-438 |
SQs10:8-10,12 SQs11:1-19 |
| Mar 22 Mar 24 |
Kin Selection and Social Behavior (Cladogram 3 Assignment Due) Evolution and Human Health |
EA Ch. 12 pp. 447-478 EA Ch. 14 pp. 529-569 |
SQs12:1-17 SQs14:1-24 |
Mar 28-> |
Spring Break - No Classes |
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| Apr 5 Apr 7 |
Phylogenomics and the Molecular Basis of Adaptation Mechanisms of Speciation (Part C Research Paper Announced, not due until 4/21/11) |
EA Ch. 15 pp. 575-600 EA Ch. 16 pp. 605-633 |
SQs15:1-14 SQs16:1-11 |
| Apr 12 Apr 14 |
Review for Midterm 2 |
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| Apr 19 Apr 21 |
The Origins of Life and Precambrian Evolution ("Domesticating Dogs" Assignment Announced) Special "In Class Exercise - TBA (Part C Research Paper Due in Class) |
EA Ch. 17 pp. 639-680 Assignments As Announced |
SQs17:1-18 TBA |
| Apr 26 Apr 28 |
The Cambrian Explosion and Beyond Evolution of Land Vertebrates ("Domesticating Dogs" Assignment Due) |
EA Ch. 18 pp. 689-721 EA Ch. 18, Start EA Ch. 20! |
SQs18: 1-6 SQs18: 7-12 |
| May 3 May 5 |
Primate Relatives and Human Evolution (First draft of research paper due – Peer Review starts) |
EA Ch. 20 pp. 753-773 EA Ch. 20 pp. 773-791 |
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| May 10 May 12 |
Student Presentations Student Presentations (Final draft of research paper due) |
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| Tu May 17 | Final Exam (1/2 Units 1-2 and 1/2 Unit 3) | 9:30-11:20 MH287 |