Chapter 2: Evolution
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Chapter Objectives
2.2 Evolution Overview
2.3 What is NOT evolution?
2.4 How do we know evolution has occurred? Fossil evidence.
2.5 How do we know evolution has occurred? Comparative anatomy.
2.6 How do we know evolution has occurred? Genetic evidence.
2.7 How do we know evolution has occurred? Biogeography.
2.8 The Four Mechanisms of Evolution
2.9 Mechanisms of Evolution: Mutation
2.10 Mechanisms of Evolution: Natural Selection
2.11 Mechanisms of Evolution: Gene Flow
2.12 Mechanisms of Evolution: Genetic Drift
2.13 Adaptation, Fitness, and Diversity
2.14 Sexual Selection
2.15 Speciation
2.16 Phylogenetic Trees
2.17 Wrapping Up: Are Humans Evolving?