1. Principles of Evolution
Biology 3330 – Fall 2017
James F. Thompson, Ph.D.

2. James F. Thompson, Ph.D. Office: Sundquist SC B210
Office Hours: MWF 2:30 – 3:10 PM and By Appointment
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3. Principles of Evolution: OBJECTIVES
Required for biology majors, sophomore to senior status 
Demonstrate an understanding of the history and principles of organic evolution as the unifying theory of all biological science

4. Principles of Evolution: OBJECTIVES
Demonstrate an understanding of major evolutionary processes including heredity, diversity of life, natural selection, adaptation, speciation, extinction, social evolution, and human evolution; the history of evolutionary thinking and the major thinkers

5. Required Text Brian K. Hall Evolution: Principles and Processes
1st edition, 2011

6. Ordering Evolution: Principles and Processes through Jones & Bartlett Learning Discounted Price
Call Jones & Bartlett Customer Service at (800) , ext. 8197
Give the Customer Service Representative the ISBN:
You cannot order through the website. The ISBN is only offered to schools currently using the text.

7. Natural History Magazine
Highly Recommended
Special Introductory Rate of $25 in 2017
Special On-Line Features on Darwin & Evolution
Link to American Museum of Natural History Darwin Exhibition

8. Attendance Required - Sign the roll sheet each class period
Punctuality will be appreciated
Any material missed will be the responsibility of the student
It is the student’s responsibility to report absences and the reasons for any absences, before the fact when possible, when they occur
No one may be present in the classroom or lab who is not enrolled in the course 

9. Communication Devices
All beepers, cell phones, and other outside communication devices must be turned to silent or off during class
They are disruptive to the lecture and to the learning process for your fellow students

10. Students with Disabilities
Any student who has a disability that may affect his/her academic performance is encouraged to make an appointment with the instructor or the Coordinator of Disability Issues (details in syllabus)

11. Communication with Dr. T.
Please ask questions whenever you have any problems with the material of the course
If you need extra help or have a question outside of class, please send me an or make a phone call or an appointment with me

12. Grading
Grade = numerical average of 3 scheduled exams (15% each), 1 final exam (15%), a laboratory (reports) grade (15%) a minor and a major student PPT presentation (8% and 17% respectively)
The Final Exam is comprehensive
Lecture Exams include at least 10% additional “bonus points”

13. Academic and Classroom Misconduct
Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately at all times.  Academic and classroom misconduct will not be tolerated.
Students must read the Code of Student Conduct in the new Student Handbook for an understanding of what will be expected of them within the academic setting.
Any use of electronic devices during examinations will be considered as cheating and such use will warrant an F in the course.

14. Make-up exams
Make-up exams are permitted for only those students with excused absences
It is the student's obligation to arrange for make-up exams within 48 hours
Make-up exams will not receive the benefit of bonus points
Failure "to be prepared" is not a valid excuse

15. Laboratory Exercises Labs will meet on certain Fridays
Most of our labs are computer simulations
Each lab experience will include a written report to be handed in to be graded
Any missed labs must be made up on your own time

16. My Expectations and Your Responsibilities
Prepare Before Each Class Period
Read the Assigned Chapter before it is discussed in class
If you cannot read the text before class, then you should at least inspect the figures
If you cannot read the text before class, then you should at least inspect the on-line PowerPoint presentations

17. My Expectations and Your Responsibilities
Prepare for the Examinations
Read the Assigned Chapters well before the day of the exam.
Ask questions of me in or outside of class if you need assistance in understanding the material.
Do not ask me “What will be on the exam?”
The exams will consist of objective questions, definitions, short answer and discussion questions.

18. My Expectations and Your Responsibilities
Be courteous to your classmates
No talking among yourselves which disturbs other students
You may interrupt me to ask a question at any time – raise your hand
You are welcome to seek additional help from me outside of class
You should take advantage of the additional support materials available to you

19. Web Resources Dr. Thompson’s Web Site Text Student Companion Website
Text Student Companion Website

20. Using the Web Resources
If you have difficulty accessing the various web resources, please let me know
You are not to use the computers and printers in the classroom/lab to print out copies of the PowerPoint presentations
You may print them at APSU student computer labs – be sure to print in such a way as to conserve paper

21. Welcome to Principles of Evolution
Any Questions?
Let’s Start with a Definition for Evolution.

22. Principles of Evolution
What does the term Evolution mean?

23. Principles of Evolution
What does the term Evolution mean?
Change in

24. Principles of Evolution
What does the term Evolution mean?
Change in allele frequencies over

25. Principles of Evolution
What does the term Evolution mean?
Change in allele frequencies over generations within?

26. Principles of Evolution
What does the term Evolution mean?
Change in allele frequencies over generations within a population’s gene pool.

27. Principles of Evolution
Evolution means a change in allele frequencies over generations within a population’s gene pool.
What is the unit of selection? What things can be affected by selective forces?

28. Principles of Evolution
What is the unit of selection?
gene
individual
deme/population
species
all of the above

29. Principles of Evolution
What is the unit of selection?
gene
individual
deme/population
species
all of the above

30. Principles of Evolution
Before we start exploring the principles of evolution in our text, we will examine the Nature of Science
After that, we will start exploring the history and the evidence for Darwin’s Theory following the topics in the text