Evolutionary Biology Program

238 Mather Memorial
www.case.edu/artsci/evolutionarybiology
Phone: 216-368-2264; Fax: 216-368-5334
Cynthia Beall, Chair
E-mail: cynthia.beall@case.edu

The program in Evolutionary Biology is designed to provide students with knowledge of macro- and micro-evolutionary processes underlying the evolution and diversification of life on Earth and an understanding of the meta-scientific issues involved in this unique field of study.

The program includes grounding in the history and philosophy of evolutionary thought and alternative conceptualizations of the mechanisms, patterns, and processes of evolution. It emphasizes evolutionary theory, foundations of ecology and genetics, focused study of particular organisms or groups of organisms, and the dynamics of evolutionary principles in scientific inquiry.

Program Steering Committee

Cynthia Beall, Ph.D.
Professor of Anthropology; Director, Evolutionary Biology Program

Mark D. Adams, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Genetics, School of Medicine

Radhika Atit, Ph.D.
Warren E. Rupp Distinguished Assistant Professor, Department of Biology

Darin Croft, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Anatomy, School of Medicine

Yohannes Haile-Selassie, Ph.D.
Curator and Head of Physical Anthropology, Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Joseph Koonce, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology

Bruce Latimer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Anatomy, School of Medicine

Peter McCall, J.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Geological Sciences

Scott Simpson, Ph.D.
Professor of Anatomy, School of Medicine

Mark Willis, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology

Peter A. Zimmerman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Center for Global Health and Diseases, School of Medicine

Undergraduate Programs

Major

Evolutionary biology is a second major, to be pursued in conjunction with a conventional disciplinary major. Up to 12 credits in required and elective courses taken by students for their first major may be applied to their evolutionary biology major.

The 30-credit interdisciplinary major in evolutionary biology consists of:

1. Three foundation courses
2. One senior seminar
3. One course in ecology
4. One course in the philosophy/history of science
5. Four approved electives

The approved electives may include additional courses from the list of philosophy/history of science courses (see below). In consultation with a major advisor, students will tailor intensive study to suit particular interests within the major. Courses will be selected from the following list.

Minor

The 15-credit interdisciplinary minor consists of three foundation courses and two approved electives. In consultation with a minor advisor, students will tailor intensive study to suit their particular interests.