Web Resources for Dr. Thompson's Principles of Evolution Students
3330-09 MW 12:20 PM - 2:20 PM
Principles of Evolution Lab Section:
3331-11 F 12:20 PM - 2:20 PM
Human A&P Lecture Sections:
2010-08 Tu-Th 11:10 AM - 12:35 PM Room: SSC E106A
2011-12 Tu 2:20 PM
- 5:05 PM Room: SSC C209
2011-42 Th 2:20 PM
- 5:05 PM Room: SSC C209
Office Hours: MWF 10:00 AM -
11:00 AM Room: SSC B210
And by
appointment
Principles of Evolution
Course Syllabus
For Spring semester, 2011, the last day for a student to withdraw from a course with a "W" rather than the mandatory “F” is Friday, March 25. Rare exceptions can be approve after this date but only if the student is passing the course at the time of withdrawal and there are extenuating circumstances making it impossible for the student to continue to attend classes. You would be wise to discuss your grade with me well before that date if you are not succeeding in the course.
Easy to Print Schedule of Classes for 3330-09 & 3331-11: M-W-F 12:10 PM - 1:15 PM and 1:25 PM - 2:20 PM
If you have trouble locating a textbook locally, try Amazon.com or Textbooks.com. In 2012, the pubisher is offering APSU student a discount on the Hall text:
Ordering through Jones & Bartlett Learning: Call Jones & Bartlett Customer Service at (800) 832-0034, ext. 8197. Give the Customer Service Representative the ISBN: 9781449651879. [You cannot order through their website. The ISBN is only offered to schools currently using the text.]
A Guide to Writing in the Biological Sciences
PowerPoint Presentations:
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How to print the PowerPoint slides efficiently? [Note: Do not print PowerPoint presentation from the computers in the biology labs.]
Please follow these instructions. Go to the File Menu. (Do not use the print icon!) Click on Print.
A dialogue box will open.
On the lower left side there is a Print What? drop down menu. Select "Handouts" and then to the right select "6 to a page."
On the lower left side there is a Color/grayscale switch. Choose color if you desire color and are using a color printer.
Push the OK button. It should print. Let me know if you have problems.
| Friday |
Laboratory |
Download Instructions and Worksheets before the Lab; Bring the printouts with you to Lab. |
| 2/03 | 1 PhyloStrat | PhyloStrat Instructions |
| 2/10 | 2 Caminalcules | Caminalcule Evolution 3331 Student Lab |
| Forensic EA | Forensic EA Instructions & Forensic EA Worksheet & Forensic EA PPT | |
| 3/04 | 3 EvoDots | EvoDots Instructions & EvoDots Worksheet |
| 3/18 | 4 Frogpond | Frogpond Instructions & Frogpond Worksheet |
| 4/01 | 5 Popcycle | Popcycle Instructions & Popcycle Worksheet1 & Popcycle Worksheet2 |
| 4/15 | 6 Bugsville | Bugsville Instructions & Bugsville Worksheet |
Information for the Student PowerPoint Presentations
To Be Prepared for Class, Each Student is Expected to Do the Following:
For Lecture:
(1) Read the Assignment in the Text Before it is Presented in Class.
| Student Outline Review Exam 1 | Student Outline Review Exam 2 | Student Outline Review Exam 3 | Student Outline Final Exam |
Try these on-line resources for Evolutionary Biology:
Evolution: Principles and Processes (BK Hall Text Book Site)
An Introduction to Biological Evolution (K. Kardong Text Book site)
Understanding Evolution, 3e, Freeman and Herron
The Complete Works of Charles Darwin on-line
The American Museum of Natural History Darwin Exhibit
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Human Origins
Yale Open Courses: Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior with Professor Stephen C. Stearns
Understanding Evolution at the University of California Museum of Paleontology
Current Biology (on-line journal)
Genetic Influences on Variation in Female Orgasmic Function: a Twin Study
Evolutionary Science and Society: Educating a New Generation
Evolution and the Nature of Science Institutes
Evangelical Scientists Refute Gravity With New "Intelligent Falling" Theory
Evolution: Selected Papers and Commentary
The Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science
The Church of England Honors Darwin
The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
Get involved in research by rating the attractiveness of human bodies at the bodyLAB
The Darwin Collection at English Heritage
The Alfred Russel Wallace Page
The TalkOrigins Archive is a good starting point. It mainly lists sites dealing with evolution and religion but also has an extensive list of links to evolutionary science.
EvolDir is an E-mail directory that posts announcements of meetings, advertisements for jobs, and studentships, etc.
The National Center for Science Education (NCSE) defends the teaching of evolution in U.S. public schools.
The National Center for Science Education Multimmedia Page
Indiana University, Harvard University, and U.C. Berkeley host good Web sites that make a useful gateway to the web.
The PBS Evolution program has an excellent, accessible Web site.
The Tree of Life project at the University of Arizona sets out to describe the relationships among living organisms.
The Peabody Museum Tree of Life Project
Evolution, Science and Society sets out the scope of evolutionary biology.
Evolution at Wired Science Blog
EvoS Journal: The Journal of the Evolutionary Studies Consortium
This web page contains the testimony given by U.C. Berkeley paleontologist Kevin Padian during his appearance as an expert witness in the 2005 Kitzmiller v. Dover case. Padian is also the president of the board of directors of the National Center for Science Education. Padian's exhibit slides are included in the transcript, and are also available separately.
Evolution and Medicine is a Web site for scientists working at the interface between evolutionary biology and medicine.
The Howard Hughes Medical Center Evolution Web Site
ScienceDaily gives links to recent news on evolution.
Science for All Americans - provided by by American Association for the Advancement of Science
The Biology Project at the University of Arizona has some genetics review materials.
Games and Toys for Kids - Inspired by Darwin - Charlie's Kids
New Iguana found on Galapagos Island
Ardipithecus at the Discovery Channel
Birth of New Species Witnessed by Scientists
Was There No Organic Soup to Initiate Evolution?
An Animation of the Scale of the Universe
A Different Animation of the Scale of the Universe
A photographic animation video of the Known Universe
A Bibliography of Significant Books on Evolution by Category
Addressing the Gender Gap in Evolutionary Biology
Additional Lab Exercises on Evolution
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Here's an interesting article on "You might be surprised by what's in charge of your body."
Also interesting, the story of an elephant and a dog who are best friends.
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For Students Who Are Parents Only.
Find Sex Offenders In Your Neighborhood. This one is serious. Parents take note.
Another Interesting Site is the Skeptics Dictionary.
Last updated on February 6, 2012.
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