Evolution is one of the most interesting fields within biology, and one that’s central to a complete understanding of modern biology. We begin by tracing how Charles Darwin developed a theory of evolution by natural selection and the many ways that biologists have advanced the science of evolution since his lifetime. We then go on to learn about the many applications of evolutionary biology to our everyday lives.
Este curso forma parte de Programa especializado: Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity
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Aprox. 12 horas para completar
Inglés (English)
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Universidad Rice
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Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
1 hora para completar
Welcome to Evolution
1 hora para completar
2 videos (Total 5 minutos), 3 lecturas
2 horas para completar
Module 1: On the Origins of Evolution
In this module, we will learn how ideas about evolution changed from ancient Greece to Victorian England, when two naturalists independently developed a theory of evolution by natural selection.
2 horas para completar
6 videos (Total 40 minutos), 8 lecturas, 2 cuestionarios
2 horas para completar
Module 2: How Evolution Works
In this module, we will learn what Darwin proposed about evolution by natural selection, how the other mechanisms of evolution work, and how the Hardy-Weinberg Principle can be used to determine whether a population is evolving.
2 horas para completar
6 videos (Total 40 minutos), 8 lecturas, 3 cuestionarios
3 horas para completar
Module 3: Macroevolution
In this module, we will learn about the process of speciation, how evolutionary relationships can be depicted using phylogenetic trees, and some of the practical applications of phylogenetics.
3 horas para completar
4 videos (Total 26 minutos), 6 lecturas, 2 cuestionarios
3 horas para completar
Module 4: Evidence for Evolution
In this module, we will learn about the many different types of evidence for evolution– including the fossil record, biogeography, comparative anatomy, and direct observation– and gain an appreciation for the role of evolution in the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
3 horas para completar
6 videos (Total 57 minutos), 9 lecturas, 3 cuestionarios
1 hora para completar
Course Final Assessment & Conclusion
1 hora para completar
1 video (Total 1 minutos)
Acerca de Programa especializado: Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity
In this 3-course specialization, you will learn to see nature the way a biologist does. You will gain an understanding and appreciation for the incredible diversity of life and the interdependence of all living things. You will explore what we know about the origins of life and how biologists have advanced the science of evolution since Charles Darwin's lifetime, as well as the many applications of evolutionary biology to our everyday lives; you will examine the characteristics, functions, origins, and the roles of each major group of living things. You will also consider humans, including our origins, how we are impacting the natural world, and our future as a species.
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