Rice University

Introduction to Biology: Evolution

Scott Solomon

Instructor: Scott Solomon

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.9

(51 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

11 hours to complete
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Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • How biologists advanced the science of evolution since Charles Darwin; the many applications of evolutionary biology to our everyday lives.

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There are 6 modules in this course

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2 videos3 readings1 discussion prompt

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.

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6 videos8 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

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.

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6 videos8 readings3 assignments

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.

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4 videos6 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

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.

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6 videos9 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

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1 video1 peer review

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Scott Solomon
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