This lab will explore the evolution of biological populations, particularly
the evolutionary mechanism of natural selection. Students will learn that
human activity can impact upon and be affected by evolutionary change and
examine the effect of different factors upon the rate of evolution.
Topics covered in this lab include:
- Introduction to evolution
- How does evolution work?
- Evolution by natural selection
- The rate of evolution
- Evidence for evolution
- Speciation
- Primer in genetics
Technical requirements for all Environmental Science Interactive labs.
Purchase of this laboratory entitles you to full
access to the materials for six months from the
purchase date.