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BIO 387 Evolutionary Biology

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  • 18 pages Test 1 review
    • Test 1 review
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • The Greatest Show on Earth Concepts & Terms Describe the extent that life has penetrated the earth. Is there any place on earth that life cannot be found? yes Describe the general flow of carbon and chemical energy through populations. Put these in the ri
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  • 2 pages chapter 4 quiz
    • chapter 4 quiz
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Summer 2016
    • In analyzing data sets of many characters, different trees could be produced and the results would be inconclusive. Which mathematical method is often used in order to find the most logical tree for the given data? parsimony Deep homologies are usually ge
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    chapter 4 quiz

  • 5 pages chapter 6 - evolutionary bio
    • chapter 6 - evolutionary bio
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Chapter 6 Evolutionary Biology Concepts and Terms Taxonomy and systematics are sciences that explore what aspects about life? o Taxonomy: the science of naming, describing, and classifying species. o Systematics: refers to the different ways we may classi
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    chapter 6 - evolutionary bio

  • 2 pages Quiz 1
    • Quiz 1
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Chapter 1 Quiz 1. One of the basic ideas in the theory of evolution is that the more closely related two species are: the more recently they shared a common ancestor. 2. Which of the following is the best example of human evolution, when compared to that
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  • 3 pages chapter 4
    • chapter 4
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Summaries Chapter 4 1. Darwins idea of branching descent with modification provided a theoretical foundation for the hierarchical patterns of classification that Linnaeus suggested. The study of phylogeny is the study of these branching relationships of p
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  • 3 pages Mendelian inheritance, Biostatistics and Mutation
    • Mendelian inheritance, Biostatistics and Mutation
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Mainarticles:Mendelianinheritance,BiostatisticsandMutation TherediscoveryofGregorMendel'slawsofinheritancein1900ignitedafiercedebatebetweentwo campsofbiologists.InonecampweretheMendelians,whowerefocusedondiscretevariationsand thelawsofinheritance.Theywere
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    Mendelian inheritance, Biostatistics and Mutation

  • 3 pages Variations in Euploidy
    • Variations in Euploidy
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • VariationsinEuploidyAreCommoninPlants 1.Unlikeanimals,plantscommonlyexhibiteuploidy. a.Polyploidyplantsoftenhaveoutstandingagriculturalcharacteristics,orproducelargeflowers (Figure8.20). 2.Polyploidswithanoddnumberofchromosomesetsareusuallysterile,duetoth
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    Variations in Euploidy

  • 59 pages 19.SpeciationGeographic2014
    • 19.SpeciationGeographic2014
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Speciation Todays OUTLINE: (1) Geographic Mechanisms of Speciation (What circumstances lead to the formation of new species?) (2) Species Concepts (How are Species Defined?) Mechanisms of Speciation Last Time: Genetic Models: The roles of: Mutations Natur
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    19.SpeciationGeographic2014

  • 61 pages 10.Selection2014
    • 10.Selection2014
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Natural Selection Natural Selection An Adaptive Mechanism Evolutionary Mechanisms Genetic Drift Migration Non-adaptive Mutations Natural Selection Adaptive Darwin Evolution acts through changes in allele frequency at each generation According to Darwin, t
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    10.Selection2014

  • 86 pages 28.HumanEvolution2014
    • 28.HumanEvolution2014
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Human Evolution "Light will be thrown on the origin of man Charles Darwin Human Evolution OUTLINE: (1) The Chimp-Human divide: Hominins versus other Primates (2) Adaptive Radiation of Hominin species (3) The emergence of modern Homo (NEXT TIME) Human Evol
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    28.HumanEvolution2014

  • 84 pages 27.HumanEvolution2014
    • 27.HumanEvolution2014
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Human Evolution "Light will be thrown on the origin of man and his history Charles Darwin, 1859 Human Evolution OUTLINE: (1) The Chimp-Human divide: Hominins versus other Primates (2) Adaptive Radiation of Hominin species (3) The emergence of modern Homo
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    27.HumanEvolution2014

  • 2 pages 11:22:16
    • 11:22:16
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Sympatric speciation does happen. Many seem to be from pre-zygotic isolating mechanisms like mating times p.pundamilia white and green p.nyererei blue and orange under monochromatic orange light they are the same color. Cannot tell males from females res
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    • 11:10:16
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Being social imparts fitness A lot of patterns of social behavior are explained as Kin Selection. Parents reproduce and rather abandon their young, kin, they help their offspring get a good start. Eusocial socities Cast system: worker cast, reproductive
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  • 1 pages 1Natural Selection Readings and Exercise from Evo Ed Web Site
    • 1Natural Selection Readings and Exercise from Evo Ed Web Site
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Evo Ed Web Site Reading and Exercise Handout 1. Click on the Evo Ed: Cases for Evolution link in Moodle. 2. Click on the E. coli Citrate link to learn about the Richard Lenski experiment on evolution of citrate metabolism in E. coli. This is explained on
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    1Natural Selection Readings and Exercise from Evo Ed Web Site

  • 4 pages Bio387 9_15_16
    • Bio387 9_15_16
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • 9/15/16 Different lines of evidence for evolution; really about macroevolution Biogeography, distribution of species on the planet. Kind of peculiar. A given species lives in a place, has a range, is indigenous to a place, its closest relatives tend to be
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  • 4 pages Learning Objectives Chapter 6
    • Learning Objectives Chapter 6
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Learning Objectives Chapter 6 Taxonomy and Systematics are sciences that explore what aspects about life? Taxonomy is the science of naming, describing, and classifying species Systematics refers to the different ways we may classify species into groups,
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    Learning Objectives Chapter 6

  • 4 pages Learning Objectives Chapter 7
    • Learning Objectives Chapter 7
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Learning Objectives Chapter 7 Given a tree, can you identify a species that shares the most traits with another species? The species that is closest to the other species on the tree most likely shares the most traits with that first species We build trees
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    Learning Objectives Chapter 7

  • 3 pages Learning Objectives Chapter 9.5
    • Learning Objectives Chapter 9.5
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Learning Objectives Chapter 9.5 Different phenotypes can differ in their fitness - or ability to reproduce (often b/c they can survive to reproductive age). The fitness of a phenotype is 'relative' to the fitness of other phenotypes. What is the symbol fo
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  • 3 pages Learning Objectives Chapter 8
    • Learning Objectives Chapter 8
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Learning Objectives Chapter 8 Identify which of Mendels' laws (Law of dominance, Law of segregation, and Law of independent assortment) applies to these situations: For the genotype Aa, half of the gametes will carry A, half will carry a. The Law of Segre
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  • 6 pages Ch1-3 notes
    • Ch1-3 notes
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Chapter 1 through 3 lecture notes The greatest show on earth Evolution with great Explanatory Power Life has changed the atmosphere chemistry of the soil and oceans i.e Ice fish have antifreeze in their blood Carbon Cycle Producers -> Consumers Energy is
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  • 3 pages Convection currents in mantle
    • Convection currents in mantle
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Convection currents in mantle -> movements and recycling of the upper crust layer (later) The crust is made out of relatively lighter material that floats on the surface. Two forms of crust: Continental crust is enriched with lighter material. Lots of sil
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    Convection currents in mantle

  • 3 pages 11:3:16
    • 11:3:16
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Could it all happen again? Answer: we dont know. People dont look for these things. Maybe two major factors make it especially challenging Reasons why it would be hard for life to begin again: Chemistry in the oceans is now different. Dissolved oxygen in
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  • 97 pages 21.BiologicalRevolutions2014
    • 21.BiologicalRevolutions2014
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Origins of Life and Other Revolutions Key Events in Evolution of Life on Earth Origins of life Oxygen revolution Eukaryotes (Endosymbiogenesis) Multicellularity Cambrian Explosion Major Habitat Transitions Invasion of land Key Events in Evolution of Life
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    21.BiologicalRevolutions2014

  • 90 pages 22.Phylogeny2014
    • 22.Phylogeny2014
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Phylogenetics Reconstructing the Tree of Life Tree of Life Web Project http:/www.tolweb.org/tre e/ Fig. 26-21 EUKARYA Dinoflagellates Forams Ciliates Diatoms Red algae Land plants Green algae Cellular slime molds Amoebas Euglena Trypanosomes Leishmania An
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    22.Phylogeny2014

  • 61 pages 17.GenomeEvolution2014
    • 17.GenomeEvolution2014
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Genome Evolution Carol Eunmi Lee Evolution 410 University of Wisconsin Outline 1. 2. What: Patterns of Genome Evolution Why? Evolution of Genome Complexity and the interaction between Natural Selection and Genetic Drift Genome Definition: The entirety of
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    17.GenomeEvolution2014

  • 64 pages 13.EvolutionaryTradeoffs&Aging14
    • 13.EvolutionaryTradeoffs&Aging14
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • ConstraintsonNaturalSelection and EvolutionaryTradeoffs Fitness Cold Environment Hot Outline 1. 2. 3. 4. Constraints on (limits to) Natural Selection What are Evolutionary Tradeoffs? Example of a Life History Evolutionary Tradeoff: Ageing Evolutionary cau
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    13.EvolutionaryTradeoffs&Aging14

  • 36 pages 9.Epigenetic_Inheritance.2014
    • 9.Epigenetic_Inheritance.2014
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • The role of Epigenetic Inheritance Lamarck Revisited Lamarck was incorrect in thinking that the inheritance of acquired characters is the main mechanism of evolution However, we now know that the inheritance of acquired characters does Epigenetic Inherita
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    9.Epigenetic_Inheritance.2014

  • 39 pages 8.HorizonalGeneTransfer2014
    • 8.HorizonalGeneTransfer2014
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Genetic Variation: The genetic substrate for natural selection Horizontal Gene Transfer Dr. Carol E. Lee, University of Wisconsin What about organisms that do not have sexual reproduction? In prokaryotes: Horizontal gene transfer (HGT): Also termed Latera
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    8.HorizonalGeneTransfer2014

  • 42 pages 7.Variation-Sex2014
    • 7.Variation-Sex2014
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • Genetic Variation: The genetic substrate for natural selection Sex: Sources of Genotypic Variation Dr. Carol E. Lee, University of Wisconsin Genetic Variation If there is no genetic variation, neither genetic drift nor natural selection would be able to
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    7.Variation-Sex2014

  • 54 pages 3.HistoryEvolSynthesis2014
    • 3.HistoryEvolSynthesis2014
    • Oakland University
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • BIO 387 - Spring 2014
    • History of Evolutionary Thought: TheGrandEvolutionarySynthesis Dr. Carol Eunmi Lee University of Wisconsin, Madison Todays OUTLINE: (1)TheSourcesofConfusion (2)ReconcilingMendelandDarwin (3)TheMainTenetsoftheEvolutionarySynthesis (4)KeyDevelopmentssinceth
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    Jan 19, 2017
    | Would highly recommend.

    Not too easy. Not too difficult.

    Course Overview:

    Highly recommend this course! Even though it's required for BIO majors, it's incredibly interesting.

    Course highlights:

    Really interesting material and given relevant examples.

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    0-2 hours

    Advice for students:

    Make sure to write down the little examples given and answer all of the study guide questions posted on Moodle.

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