Prerequisites: (BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 or R120 201 and R120 202) and (BIOL 205 and BIOL 206 or R120 205 and R120 206) with grade of C or better. This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of evolutionary biology. Topics will include: the development of evolutionary theory, the history of the evolution of life on Earth, the genetic basis of variation and heredity, natural selection, evolution and development, and speciation.