Evolution: A Course for Educators

How are all of the species living on Earth today related? How does understanding evolutionary science contribute to our well-being? In this course, participants will learn about evolutionary relationships, population genetics, and natural and artificial selection. Participants will explore evolutionary science and learn how to integrate it into their classrooms.

• Understand evolutionary relationships among species
• Learn basics of population genetics
• Distinguish natural and artificial selection
• Integrate evolutionary concepts into teaching
• Enhance biological scientific knowledge

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short activities