Dive into a comprehensive 3.5-hour exploration of evolutionary biology, covering key concepts and evidence supporting the theory of evolution. Examine the philosophy of science, reasons for studying evolution, and various forms of evidence including homology, analogy, vestigial traits, geological data, fossils, and modern species distribution. Investigate hybridization, species barriers, and Sewell Wright's Fitness Landscape Metaphor. Explore species definitions, speciation processes, and the origin and history of life on Earth. Delve into intriguing questions about death, reproductive strategies, and genetic concepts such as dominance, mutation, and allele frequencies. Gain a solid foundation in evolutionary biology through this comprehensive series of lectures and examples.
Overview
Syllabus
Philosophy of science (with special attention to evolutionary biology).
Why we study evolution.
Evidence for evolution: homology and analogy..
Evidence for evolution: Vestigial traits.
Evidence for evolution: geological data and fossils.
Evidence for evolution: modern geographic distribution of species.
Evidence for evolution: hybridization and weak species barriers.
Sewell Wright's Fitness Landscape Metaphor Explained.
Species Definitions | What is a Species?.
Speciation Processes | How do new species arise?.
The origin of life on Earth | EvolutionExamples.
The history of life on Earth | EvolutionExamples.
Why do we die? | EvolutionExamples.
Semelparity vs Iteroparity | EvolutionExamples.
The difference between dominant and advantageous | EvolutionExamples.
Mutation, polymorphism, and substitution | EvolutionExamples.
Calculating allele, genotype, and phenotype frequencies | EvolutionExamples.
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