Evolution and Natural Selection

Understand evolutionary theory, adaptation, speciation, and the evidence for evolution.

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Mendelian Genetics: Principles of inheritance that form the foundation for understanding variation.

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Modern Synthesis: Integration of Darwinian evolution and Mendelian genetics to explain evolution.

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Natural Selection Mechanisms: Explore different modes of natural selection (directional, stabilizing, disruptive).

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Genetic Drift: Understand random changes in allele frequencies and their impact on small populations.

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Gene Flow: How the movement of individuals and their genes affects genetic variation across populations.

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Adaptive Radiation: Study the diversification of a group of organisms into forms filling different ecological niches.

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Co-evolution: Examine the process where two or more species influence each other's evolutionary journey.

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Punctuated Equilibrium: Explore the theory that species evolve during short bursts of rapid change followed by long periods of stability.

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Fossil Record: Analyze evidence of evolution through the study of fossilized remains and their chronology.

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Human Evolution: Understand the evolutionary history of humans and the biological and cultural development of Homo sapiens.

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