The course covers the explanation of the probable origin of life, the underlying mechanisms governing genetics, anatomy and behaviour among different groups and evidences of evolution.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course students should be able to:
Describe probable origins of life
Explain why there is remarkable similarity in the underlying mechanisms governing genetics, anatomy, physiology and behaviour among different groups of organisms.
Describe the mechanisms that maintain genetic and ecological diversity among populations.
Explain the importance of evolutionary theory to other disciplines in the biological and social sciences.