Bio 152 - Evolution, Form and Function of Organisms - Spring 2008
9:25 - 10:40 Tuesdays/Thursdays

OBJECTIVE: to obtain a broad perspective of the field of animal and plant biology. There are three major sections: evolution, plant structure and function, and animal structure and function. This course will serve as a foundation for future courses.

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Erik Sotka

OFFICE: 208 Grice Marine Laboratory

OFFICE HOURS: Immediately following class, or by appointment

Syllabus<PDF>

Schedule<PDF>

Grades - March 20<PDF>

PowerPoint Slides


  • Assignment I - Evolutionary Impacts of Humans (Due Jan 29)

    Palumbi 2001<PDF>

    Jorgenson et al. 2007<PDF>

    Jorgenson et al. 2007 Supplements<PDF>

    Questions<PDF>


  • Assignment II - Plants and their consumers (Due Feb 26)

    Sherman et al. 2001<PDF>

    Dybas 2007<PDF>

    Questions<PDF>


  • Assignment III - HIV and AIDS (Due April 22)

    Moore (2004)<PDF>

    National Institute of Health<website>

    United NationsŐ Report on the global AIDS epidemic 2006.<website>

    Questions<PDF>