Examines the basic processes of organic evolution, including the production of genetic variation, selection mechanisms, adaptive radiation, other evolutionary mechanisms, and speciation. The course integrates macroevolutionary patterns found in the fossil record and phylogenetics with microevolutionary processes at the molecular level. Students will explore a range of readings from molecular evolution to classic evolutionary theories. Laboratory sessions are designed to reinforce theoretical knowledge, demonstrating how genetic and genomic data contribute to our understanding of evolution, linking microevolutionary changes to macroevolutionary trends observed in nature. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO-239 Genetics and CHM-111, each with a minimum grade of C or permission of instructor. [ 4 credits ]