Module 13 : Evolution and the Origin of the Species and The Evolution of Populations

1. Define adaptation and adaptive radiatio
2. Differentiate between convergent and diveregent evolution
3. Identify homologous and vestigial structures
4. Discuss misconceptions about the theory of evolution
5. Define species and describe how scientists identify species as different entities
6. Identify prezygotic and postzygotic reproductive barriers
7. Differentiate between allopatric and sympatric speciation
8. Define population genetics and describe how scientists use population genetics in studying population evolution
9. Discuss the importance of the Hardy-Weinberg principle
10. Describe the different types of variation in a population
11. Differentiate between genetic drift and the bottle neck affect
12. Explain how each evolutionary forces can influence a population's allele frequencies
13. Explain the different ways natural selection can shape a population

To achieve these objectives: 

1. Read Chapter 1
   
2. Read Chapter 1 powerpoint
3. Read Chapter 2
4. Read Chapter 2 powerpoint

Complete all activities within the chapters.

Lab Objectives: Evolution

1. Give the geological time line and identify what organisms inhabited the particular time period
2. Identify the evolution factors that relate humans and primat
3. Give what supports the evidence of evolution
4. Identify the factors that contribute to population genetics
5. Describe how the evolution tree relates to the development of species