Diversity of Life (103-0-01)

Instructors

Gary John Galbreath
847/491-8775
Hogan Hall, Room 2-144, 2205 Tech Drive

Meeting Info

Pancoe Building Abbott Aud: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

This course constitutes a comparative survey of organisms, emphasizing adaptation and phylogenetic relationships. The gradual evolution of lineages of living things is treated chronologically, and the mechanism of natural selection is elucidated. The evolution of Animals is covered in special depth.

Teaching Method

This course is taught via lectures and reading assignments, with exams, plus in-class "pop-up" questions, for purposes of evaluation.

Class Materials (Required)

Required Textbook: THE STORY OF LIFE, by R. Southwood, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0198607865. As a paperback, in used condition, this can be found online for 5 to 10 dollars. It is essential to possess the printed (not electronic) version of this book before class begins.

Class Notes

No P/N. Please note that this class will have an in-person Final exam on Monday December 7.

Class Attributes

Natural Sciences Foundational Discipline

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Biology Majors until the end of preregistration, after which time enrollment will be open to everyone who has taken the prerequisites and registered for any required corequisites.