Evolution
Biol. 325 - Prof. Eernisse
California State University, Fullerton
Discussion Information
Spring 2009
Schedule Number 18458
Provisional Discussion, Activities, and Readings Outline
(All chapter references are to EA = Evolutionary Analysis 4th Edition;

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DATE DISCUSSION TOPIC ASSIGNM Chapt. SQ'S
Jan 27
Jan 29		 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)

(additional handouts TBA)
SQs2:2-10 Carroll Qs#1
Feb 3
Feb 5 		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
SQs3: 1-7
Feb 10
Feb 12

The Nature of Selection and Intro to Trees (Ch 3 and handout) (Research Topic Identified)
Estimating Evolutionary Trees (Cladogram 1 Assignm. Due; Start Cladogram 2 Assignment) DARWIN'S 200th!

 Ch. 3 pp. 90-105
EA Ch. 4 pp. 111-127		 SQs3:8-15
SQs4:1-8
Feb 17
Feb 19		 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
EA Ch. 5 pp. 143-166 		SQs4:9-11
SQs5:1-15
Feb 24
Feb 26 		Mendelian Genetics in Populations I: Mechanisms of Evolutionary Change (Cladogram 2 Assignm. Due)
Testing Population Genetics Theory		 EA Ch. 6 pp. 169-194 (Gregory 2008 RQs part A)
EA Ch. 6 pp. 194-218 (see Gregory 2008 above)		 SQs6: 1-3, 6, 9, 14
SQs6: 5, 7, 10-13
Mar 3
Mar 5

Midterm 1
Mendelian Genetics in Populations II: Migration, Genetic Drift

Unit 1: EA Chs. 1-6
EA Ch. 7 pp. 223-251


SQs7:1-8
Mar 10
Mar 12

Genetic Drift (cont.) and Non-random Mating
Studying Adaptation: Evol. Analysis of Form and Function (Literature review for research paper due – 1%)

 EA Ch. 7 pp. 251-276
EA Ch. 10 pp. 363-375		 SQs7:9-15
SQs10:1-7,11
Mar 17
Mar 19

Adaptation (cont.) (Start Cladogram 3 Assignment)
Sexual Selection

 EA Ch. 10 pp. 376-396
EA Ch. 11 pp. 401-438 		SQs10:8-10,12
SQs11:1-19
Mar 24
Mar 26		 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 30->

Spring Break - No Classes
    
Apr 7
Apr 9		 Phylogenomics and the Molecular Basis of Adaptation
Mechanisms of Speciation (Experimental design for research paper due – 1%; Start Cladogram 4 Assignment)		 EA Ch. 15 pp. 575-600
EA Ch. 16 pp. 605-633		 SQs15:1-14
SQs16:1-11
Apr 14
Apr 16

Phylogeography and Review for Midterm 2
Midterm 2

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Unit 2: EA Chs. 7, 10-12, 14-16

 TBA (Covered in Final)
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Apr 21
Apr 23		 The Origins of Life and Precambrian Evolution (Guest Discussion Leader)
Special "Evolution In the News" Exercise (Dr. Hoese, Guest Discussion Leader)		 EA Ch. 17 pp. 639-680
Assignments As Announced
 SQs17:1-18
TBA
Apr 28
Apr 30		 The Cambrian Explosion and Beyond
Evolution of Land Vertebrates
 EA Ch. 18 pp. 689-721
EA Ch. 18, Start EA Ch. 20!
SQs18: 1-6
SQs18: 7-12
May 5
May 7

Primate Relatives and Human Evolution (First draft of research paper due – Peer Review starts)
The Origin of Homo sapiens (Peer review reports due - 1%)

 EA Ch. 20 pp. 753-773
EA Ch. 20 pp. 773-791

SQs20: 1-4
SQs20: 5-9
May 12
May 14		 Student Presentations
Student Presentations (Final draft of research paper due)

Th May 21 Final Exam (1/2 Units 1-2 and 1/2 Unit 3)  5:00-6:50 MH287  
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