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Evolution IS (BI 311)

Term: 2025-2026 10 Fall

Faculty

Daniel R WilliamsShow MyInfo popup for Daniel R Williams
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Office hours:
  • Monday 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
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    Rick L. SilveyShow MyInfo popup for Rick L. Silvey
    silveyr@stmary.edu
     
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    Schedule

    Mon-Thu, 12:35 PM - 1:50 PM (8/25/2025 - 12/11/2025) Location: MAIN MIEGE 302

    Description

    Evolution is a non-major introductory course focusing on the biological processes of evolution and natural selection resulting in evolutionary adaptation. The course will cover evolution both from a historical perspective and through an evaluation of the current primary literature. In addition, the student will examine evolution from a variety of levels ranging from molecular to large scale evolutionary patterns such as speciation. The course will also examine the interdisciplinary impact of evolution by noting its influence on the sciences, philosophy, religion, and art. Lecture course. To fulfill graduation requirements for a laboratory science, NS 108 must also be taken, but it need not be taken concurrently.
    Area of Investigation Fulfilled: Natural Science
    Prerequisite: EN 111 and EN 112 (or equivalent) both at a grade of "C" or higher is required or consent of instructor
    Offered: Fall semester of odd numbered years
    (Three credit hours)