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Yale University

Key Events in Evolution - Lecture 17

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Explore the pivotal moments that shaped the history of life and evolution in this 48-minute lecture from Yale University's "Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior" course. Delve into key evolutionary events, including the emergence of new hierarchical levels of selection, symbiotic relationships, and biological unit specialization. Examine the transition from non-life to life, Eigen's hypercycles, the formation of the first cells and eukaryotic cells, and the development of symbiotic organelles. Gain insights into conflict resolution and information transmission processes across genetic and cultural levels. Access complete course materials on the Open Yale Courses website for a comprehensive understanding of these fundamental evolutionary concepts.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. Introduction
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- Chapter 2. The Transition from Non-Life to Life
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- Chapter 3. Eigen‚ Äôs Hypercycles
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- Chapter 4. The First Cells
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- Chapter 5. The First Eukaryotic Cells
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- Chapter 6. Symbiotic Organelles
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- Chapter 7. Summary
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