PROGRAM / MAJOR / MINOR / UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING FACULTY / FIELDWORK AND RESEARCH
The Interdisciplinary Program in Evolutionary Biology
The Interdisciplinary Program in Evolutionary Biology gives students knowledge of the macro- and micro- evolutionary processes underlying the evolution and diversity of life on Earth and an understanding of the scientific and meta-scientific issues involved in this exciting field.
Students in this program will analyze the history and philosophy of evolutionary thought and alternative conceptualizations of the mechanisms, patterns and processes of evolution. The program emphasizes evolutionary theory, foundations of ecology and genetics, focused study of particular organisms, and the dynamics of evolutionary principles in scientific inquiry.
THE MAJOR
The 30 credit interdisciplinary major consists of three foundation courses, one course in ecology, one in the philosophy/history of science, and five approved electives (15 credits of approved electives is required). In consultation with a major advisor, students will tailor intensive study to suit particular interests within the major.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Three Foundation Courses (9 CREDITS)
• One Philosophy/History of Science (3 CREDITS)
- Additional courses in this section may be selected as approved electives
• One Ecology Course (3 CREDITS)
• Five Approved Elective Courses (15 CREDITS)
- The 15 credits may be selected from Approved Elective list and/or Philosophy/History of Science list
THE MINOR
The 15 credit interdisciplinary minor consists of three foundation courses and two approved electives (a minimum of 6 credits of approved electives is required). In consultation with a minor advisor, students will tailor intensive study to suit particular interests within the major.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Three Foundation Courses (9 CREDITS)
• Two Approved Electives (6 CREDITS)
UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING FACULTY
| Cynthia Beall | 368-2277 | Anthropology | Mather Memorial Room 217 |
| Darin Croft | 368-5268 | Anatomy | School of Medicine EG 03 |
| Yohannes Haile-Selassie | 216-231-4600 Ext. 3233 |
Cleveland Museum of Natural History | |
| Bruce Latimer | NA | Orthodontics School of Medicine |
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| Peter McCall | 368-3676 | Earth, Environment & Planetary Science | A. W. Smith Room 112 |
| Patricia Princehouse | 368-2632 | Institute for the Science of Origins, Physics, Evolutionary Biology | Rockefeller Hall Second Floor |
| Scott Simpson | 368-1946 | Anatomy | School of Medicine EG 23 |
| Mark Willis | 368-4358 | Biology | DeGrace Hall Room 105 |
FIELDWORK AND RESEARCH
Fieldwork and laboratory research provide an exiting opportunity to apply your knowledge in actual research situations with senior colleagues. Click here more information on research opportunities. For more information about the program, its requirements and research opportunities, contact a member of the Evolutionary Biology faculty.