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The science of evolutionary biology is
the study of the history of life and the processes that lead to its unity
and diversity. Evolution occupies a central position in the biological
sciences. Although sometimes controversial outside of scientific
disciplines, evolution has both been fully documented by scientific
research and is fundamentally important for understanding biological
systems, including ourselves. Moreover, the methods developed to study
evolutionary processes and history -- ranging from the molecular to the
paleontological - have proved indispensable in other fields. Academic and
research institutions in the United States and elsewhere have acknowledged
the importance of this field by establishing departments that focus on
evolutionary biology. The importance of evolutionary biology is reflected
in the rapid growth of journals related to evolution and in the increasing
application of evolutionary principles in areas such as human health,
agriculture, environmental remediation, behavior, and other aspects of
human culture. Public understanding of evolutionary biology has grown
through the efforts of museums, zoological parks, and botanical gardens,
as well as a profusion of popular books and articles.
Fueled by accelerating advances in
molecular techniques, information processing, and other technological
innovations, the biological sciences are on a steeper learning curve than
ever before, and biological knowledge in the next few decades will
increasingly affect our lives. Evolutionary biology draws on these
technological advances, and in turn contributes to other biological
disciplines, ranging from molecular biology to ecology. In order for
evolutionary biology to contribute fully to basic biological science and
to societal concerns, it is necessary that research and education in
critical areas be adequately supported, and that the methods and results
of evolutionary research be integrated with other disciplines both within
and outside of biology. It is necessary, moreover, that evolutionary
research be applied to societal problems, and that the implications of
evolutionary research be included in the education of a scientifically
informed citizenry.
Course: BIOLOGY L111. EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY (Fall, 2006)
Place: JH124
Time:
MWF 9:05-9:55am
Dr. Michael J. Wade, JH455, 856-4680, mjwade@bio.indiana.edu
Office Hours: Monday 10-11am and by appointment.
Associate Instructors
WEB ADDRESS: http://www.indiana.edu/~wadel111/
Lecture Schedule (Printable version of Syllabus)
DATE TOPIC READINGS
Week 1 No Discussion Sections this week
8/28 Introduction to the Course Chpt. 1
8/30 Adaptations: How organisms “fit” the environment
What is Science?
9/1 The origins of Darwin’s Theory: “What Henslow
Patterns in nature provide evidence of the processes taught Darwin”
that cause the pattern.
Week 2 MANDATORY Discussion Sections MEET this week
9/4 Evolution by Natural Selection:
Darwin’s explanation for adaptation and diversity
9/6 How Evolution Affects Your Life:
Antibiotic resistance, Pesticide resistance, p. 524 and
9/8 Viral evolution and the Origins of HIV Chpt. 26
Week 3 Discussion Sections Meet
9/11 Mendel’s Laws I Chpt. 13
9/13 Mendel’s Laws II pp. 241-254
9/15 Beyond Mendel’s Laws pp. 255-258
Week 4 Discussion Sections Meet
9/18 Interactions of Genes with Environments and other Genes Chpt. 13
9/20 Review for Exam pp. 255-258
9/22 In-Class Exam I
Week 5 Discussion Sections Meet
9/25 Genes in Populations Chpt. 13 pp. 259-274,Chpt. 25
9/27 The Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium pp. 694-701.
9/29 Mutation, Migration pp.702-03,705-06.
Week 6 Discussion Sections
10/2 Random Genetic Drift Chpt. 25 Brooker
10/4 Natural Selection against recessive lethal genes pp.703-705.
10/6 Natural Selection favoring Heterozygotes pp. 706-711.
Week 7 Discussion Sections
10/9 Natural Selection in natural populations Chpt. 25 Brooker
10/11 Review class. pp.711-715.
10/13 In-Class Exam II
Week 8 Discussion Sections
10/16 Patterns in Speciation and Extinction Chpt. 23 RJLS
10/18 Speciation II
10/20 Systematics and Phylogeny Chpt. 25 RJLS
Note: Wednesday, October 18 , is LAST DAY for automatic withdrawal
Week 9 Discussion Sections
10/23 Evolution of Genomes and Development Chpt. 24 RJLS
10/25 Major Transitions: Origin of Eukaryotes Chpt. 28 RJLS
10/27 Major Transitions: Evolution of Vertebrates pp. 561-563.
Chpt. 34 RJLS
Week 10 Discussion Sections
10/30 Origin of Humans Chpt. 34 RJLS
11/1 Review class pp. 720-726,
11/3 In-Class Exam III
Week 11 Discussion Sections
11/6 Introduction to ecology Tragedy of the Commons
11/8 Populations growth Chpt. 11 Molles
11/10 Population regulation
Week 12 Discussion Sections
11/13 Life histories Chpt. 12 Molles
11/15 Competition Chpt. 13 Molles
11/17 Maintenance of Diversity
Week 13 No Discussion Sections
11/20 Movie: Invasion of the Cane Toads
11/22 and 11/24 NO CLASS, NO DISCUSSIONS, THANKSGIVING RECESS
Week 14 Discussion Sections
11/27 Predation and Mutualism Chpt. 14 Molles
11/29 Review
12/1 In-Class Exam IV
Week15 Last Discussion Sections Readings TBA
12/4 Pesticide Treadmill
12/6 Global Warming
12/8 Review for Final Exam
Week 16
12/13 Wednesday FINAL EXAM: 8:00 - 10:00AM
“Students are responsible for reviewing the final exam schedule and comparing it to their class schedule to be sure there are no time conflicts.” http://registrar.indiana.edu/time_sensitive/finalexamsche4068.shtml
Students who fail to attend the final exam of a class and who have a passing grade up to that point will be given an Incomplete only if the instructor has reason to believe the absence was beyond the student's control. If not, the grade of "F" must be awarded.
Students who are absent from the final examination must file a written explanation of the absence with the Dean of Students Office (Franklin Hall 108). The Dean of Students Committee on Absence reviews these written explanations and seeks additional information, as necessary, before indicating its findings to me. Their report tells if there is reason to believe the absence was beyond the student’s control.
TEXT BOOK: The required textbooks for this class are (1) Biology/Genetics, Custom Edition by Raven, Johnson, and Mitchell and by Brooker; and (2) Ecology Custom Edition by Molles. They are available in the IU Bookstore and copies will be put on reserve in the library. Readings from this text are assigned each week and they supplement the material covered in lecture.
Material from lectures, discussions, and assigned readings will be covered on the exams.
MANDATORY WEEKLY DISCUSSIONS COUNT FOR MORE THAN 10% OF YOUR GRADE: Readings, sample questions and problems will be handed out every week in Discussion to assist you in learning the material and preparing for the exams. The AIs and UTIs will conduct the weekly discussion sections.
ATTENDANCE AT DISCUSSION IS MANDATORY AND IT COUNTS FOR 10% of YOUR FINAL GRADE. There will be NO Discussion meetings Week 1 and Week 13.
Exam II will be taken twice. The first time, each student will take it In-Class on Friday, October 14. The second time, you will work on this same exam in groups in your Discussion Section. Your total grade for this exam will be 75% of your score in the In-class exam and 25% of your score on the group exam. If you do not take the Friday Exam II, then you are still required to participate in the group exam, although you will not get graded on it.
GRADES: Letter grades will be assigned at the end of the course based upon your performance in the written examinations (90%) and attendance and participation in the weekly Discussions (10%).
I WILL NOT DISCARD YOUR LOWEST SCORE IN CALCULATING EXAM GRADES.
Make-up exams, early exams, and/or late exams will NOT be permitted. If you miss ONE of the four in-class exams, then your final exam will be counted for 45% of your final grade instead of 30%. If you miss TWO or MORE exams, your final exam will be counted for 45% and the additional missed exam(s) will be counted as ZEROS in calculating your final grade.
I WILL NOT DISCARD YOUR LOWEST SCORE IN CALCULATING EXAM GRADES.
The following are 3 examples of how your final grade is calculated:
Example 1: Exam Scores: 24/25, 20/25, 17/25, 15/25; Final: 30/35; Discussion
Attendance: 12 of 13 Discussions
Average Exam Score: (96 + 80 + 78 + 60 + 2*85.7)/6 = 80.78
Attendance Score: 12/13 = 92.0
FINAL GRADE: (0.9)(80.78) + (0.1)(92.0) = 81.9 or B-
Example 2: Exam Scores: 15/25, 22/25, 27/25, 23/25; Final: 32/35; Discussion
Attendance: 13 of 13
Average Exam Score: (60 + 88 + 108 + 92 + 2*91.4)/6 = 88.47
Attendance Score: 13/13 = 100.0
FINAL GRADE: (0.9)(88.47) + (0.1)(100.0) = 89.62 or B+
Example 3: Exam Scores: 15/25, 22/25, 3rd EXAM NOT TAKEN, 23/25; Final: 32/35 Discussion Attendance: 13 of 13
Average Exam Score: (60 + 88 + 92 + 3*91.4)/6 = 85.70
Attendance Score: 13/13 = 100.0
GRADE: (0.9)(85.70) + (0.1)(100.0) = 87.13 or B+
Your Final Letter Grade will be calculated as follows:
Letter Grades
Exam I 15% 100-90 A A+ for 97.00-100; A- 90.00-92.99
Exam II 15% 89-80 B B+ for 87.00-89.99; B- 80.00-82.99
Exam III 15% 79-70 C C+ for 77.00-79.99; C- 70.00-72.99
Exam IV 15% 69-55 D D+ for 65.00-69.99; D- 55.00-59.99
Final Exam 30% < 55 F
Discussion 10%
Total 100%
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