Mechanisms of Evolutionary Change
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Evolutionary Change
Overview of the course, introduction to evolutionary biology, and the importance of understanding evolutionary change

Module #2
Fundamentals of Evolution
Review of key evolutionary concepts, including variation, heredity, and adaptation

Module #3
Mechanisms of Evolutionary Change:An Overview
Introduction to the main mechanisms of evolutionary change, including mutation, genetic drift, gene flow, selection, and non-random mating

Module #4
Mutation and Genetic Variation
The role of mutation in generating genetic variation, types of mutations, and their effects on evolution

Module #5
Genetic Drift:The Role of Chance
The concept of genetic drift, its causes, and its effects on population evolution

Module #6
Gene Flow and Population Structure
The importance of gene flow in shaping population evolution, and the effects of population structure on gene flow

Module #7
Natural Selection:The Core Mechanism
The principles of natural selection, including variation, heritability, and differential reproduction

Module #8
Modes of Natural Selection
Types of natural selection, including directional, stabilizing, and disruptive selection

Module #9
Adaptation and the Evolution of Fitness
The evolution of adaptation, and the measures of fitness

Module #10
Non-Random Mating and Assortative Mating
The effects of non-random mating on evolution, including inbreeding, outbreeding, and assortative mating

Module #11
Genetic Linkage and Epistasis
The effects of genetic linkage and epistasis on evolutionary change

Module #12
Evolution of Developmental Traits
The evolution of developmental traits, including morphogenesis, pattern formation, and developmental constraints

Module #13
Evolution of Behavior
The evolution of behavior, including instinct, learning, and cultural evolution

Module #14
Evolution of Mate Choice and Mating Systems
The evolution of mate choice, mating systems, and sexual selection

Module #15
Evolution of Defense Mechanisms
The evolution of defense mechanisms, including immunity, resistance, and tolerance

Module #16
Evolution of Host-Parasite Interactions
The evolution of host-parasite interactions, including co-evolution and Red Queen dynamics

Module #17
Evolution of Social Behavior
The evolution of social behavior, including cooperation, altruism, and kin selection

Module #18
Evolution of Human Disease
The evolution of human disease, including the evolution of pathogens and the evolution of human susceptibility

Module #19
Evolution of Developmental Gene Regulatory Networks
The evolution of developmental gene regulatory networks, including the role of cis-regulatory elements

Module #20
Evolution of Gene Expression
The evolution of gene expression, including the role of transcription factors and epigenetics

Module #21
Phylogenetics and Tree Thinking
Introduction to phylogenetic analysis, including tree reconstruction and interpretation

Module #22
Molecular Evolution and Phylogenomics
The evolution of molecular sequences, including DNA, RNA, and protein evolution

Module #23
Fossil Record and Macroevolution
The fossil record and its role in understanding macroevolutionary patterns and processes

Module #24
Evolutionary Medicine and Public Health
Applications of evolutionary principles to medicine and public health

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Mechanisms of Evolutionary Change career

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Mechanisms of Evolutionary Change ( 25 Modules )

Mechanisms of Evolutionary Change
( 25 Modules )