 |  Biological Anthropology, 3/e Michael Alan Park
The Processes of Evolution
The Processes of EvolutionIntroduction to Evolutionary Biology
(http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/faq-intro-to-biology.html)
Read a detailed Introduction to Evolutionary Biology, covering such topics as evolution within a lineage, the development of evolutionary theory, and a brief history of life. |
| | | Observed Instances of Speciation
(http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/faq-speciation.html)
Find an introduction to speciation, as well as several documented cases of it. Read commentary on instances of speciation, explanations of different speciation concepts, and tips on how to tell if a speciation event has occurred. |
| | | Some More Observed Speciation Events
(http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/speciation.html)
Explore four different examples of speciation, or navigate through a list of speciation references. |
| | | Cracking the Ice Age
(http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ice/)
Explore Nova Online's Cracking the Ice Age: Learn what caused the ice age, why our planet can sustain life, and how Earth's continents moved apart. |
| | | NPR: Old Extinctions
(http://www.npr.org/ramfiles/sls/19990109.sls.04.ram)
Listen to NPR's Sounds Like Science as they discuss the gradual extinction of large mammals, or megafauna, such as the mastodons, and the hypotheses behind such extinction. Was it caused by the ice age, controlled fires started by humans, or perhaps virulent diseases? (Note: This links your computer directly to a RealPlayer download) |
| | | Random Genetic Drift
(http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/genetic-drift.html)
Find an informative piece explaining random genetic drift, through quotes and research examples. |
| | | Natural Selection Model
(http://www.utm.edu/~rirwin/NaturalSelection.htm)
Calculate allele frequencies based on the fitnesses of the different genotypes for a specified number of generations. |
| | | Genetic Drift Model
(http://www.utm.edu/~rirwin/Drift.htm)
Calculate a model genetic drift by entering initial allele frequencies, the number of generations to run, and the population size. |
| | | Populus 3.4 Download
(http://molbio.umn.edu/software/populus.html)
Download the Populus software, containing a set of simulation models used in teaching population biology and evolutionary ecology at the University of Minnesota |
| | | The Bell Curve
(http://webusers.anet-stl.com/~civil/bellcurveillustration1.html)
Find a short discussion of the Bell Curve and American education, as well as links to the Bell Curve Workbook and the American Civil Rights Review. |
| | | An Introduction to Blood Groups
(http://www.umds.ac.uk/tissue/bludgrp.html)
Find an easy to navigate introduction to blood groups, organized by chapter into a simple outline. |
| | | Blood Types Tutorial
(http://www.biology.arizona.edu/human_bio/problem_sets/blood_types/Intro.html)
Explore this blood types tutorial, with such topics as ABO markers, genotypes, alleles inherited, Rh Factor, and more. |
| | | Introduction to Chordata
(http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/chordata/chordata.html)
Find a short definition of Chordata, then link to such related fields as fossil record, life history and ecology, systematics, and morphology. |
| | | Introduction to Vertebrates
(http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/vertebrates/vertintro.html)
Find a short definition of Vertebrates, then link to such related fields as fossil record, life history and ecology, systematics, and morphology. |
| | | Ask Noah About: Sickle Cell
(http://www.noah-health.org/english/illness/genetic_diseases/sickle.html)
Gain extensive information about sickle cell anemia, links, online resources, and tips on through care and treatment. |
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