BIO-250 Darwin and the Galápagos

Prerequisite: instructor permission
An introduction to Darwin and evolution, including a trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Archipelago. Pre-trip lectures on Darwin’s seminal contributions to evolutionary biology will create the foundation for observations made on a cruise in the Galapagos. Also includes tours of colonial Quito and the Otavalo region exposing students to the cultural history, diversity, and vibrancy of Ecuador. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.