This course introduces the topic of evolution and explains how organisms are related to each other. Students will learn about homologous and analogous structures, the Tree of Life, phylogeny, characters, cladograms, and monophyletic groups. The teaching method involves a lecture format with a focus on terminology and concepts. The intended audience for this course is individuals interested in understanding the evolutionary relationships between different species.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Crash Course on Evolution
A video to refresh you on evolution
Homologous
Analogous
The Tree of Life (simplified)
Phylogeny
Characters
Cladograms
Monophyletic Groups
Terms, terms, terms
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Next Lecture: The early evolution of vertebrates
Taught by
Thomas Evans