Details of LS2201 (Spring 2026)
| Level: 2 | Type: Theory | Credits: 3.0 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Instructor(s) |
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| LS2201 | Evolutionary Biology | Anindita Bhadra |
| Preamble |
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| Nothing in Biology makes sense unless in the light of evolution. A student of Biology needs to develop an understanding of evolution, which is not limited to the theory of Natural Selection. This course provides an overview of various classic theories of evolutionary biology, with examples. |
| Syllabus |
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| Syllabus
Recap of Natural selection theory. Primate evolution brief overview. Variation, Adaptation; Speciation. Population theory and population genetics. Sexual selection; co-evolution. Levels of natural selection: Individual selection; Group Selection; Kin selection; altruism and the evolution of cooperation. An introduction to taxonomy: Classification of plants and animals, Introduction to the concept of cladistics and phylogeny, Introduction to molecular phylogeny. Life history theory A brief overview of human evolution |
| References |
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| References
1. Futuyma, D (2005). Evolution. Sinauer Associates, MA, USA. 2. Strickberger, M.W. (2000) Evolution. Jones and Bartlett, MA, USA. |
Course Credit Options
| Sl. No. | Programme | Semester No | Course Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IP | 2 | Not Allowed |
| 2 | IP | 4 | Not Allowed |
| 3 | MP | 2 | Not Allowed |
| 4 | MP | 4 | Not Allowed |
| 5 | MR | 2 | Not Allowed |
| 6 | MR | 4 | Not Allowed |
| 7 | MS | 10 | Not Allowed |
| 8 | MS ( Biological Sciences ) | 4 | Core |
| 9 | MS | 6 | Not Allowed |
| 10 | MS | 8 | Not Allowed |
| 11 | RS | 1 | Not Allowed |
| 12 | RS | 2 | Not Allowed |