Date

LECTURE

CHAPTER

1

8/28

Introduction

8/30

Mating Systems

B.o.S. pg 8-12, 22-27

2

9/04

Evolution & Natural selection

Evidence for Evolution Handout

9/06

Evolution & Natural selection

Natural Selection Handout

3

9/11

Evolution & Natural selection

9/13

Sex & Species Concept

4

9/18

Exam 1

9/20

Monogamy

B.o.S. pg 22-27

5

9/25

What is Sex? Definition of biological sexes

Handouts

9/27

Asexual Reproduction

Virgin Birth Handout

6

10/02

Why Sex? Evolution of Sexual Reproduction

Passion’s Logic Handout

10/04

Bacteria “Sex”

Trilions of Microbes Handout

7

10/09

Sex Differences & Sexual Dimorphism

B.o.S. pg 39-44

10/11

Sex Differences- Hormones

8

10/16

Sexual Conflict: Battle of the sexes

Handout

10/18

Exam 2

B.o.S. pg 5

9

10/23

Parasitoids

Consuming Passions Handout

10/25

Sexual Selection

Breasts & Other Curves Handout

10

10/30

Sexual Selection

11/01

Intrasexual Competition: Scrambles & Endurance Rivalries

B.o.S. pg 19-21

11

11/06

Intrasexual Competition: Competitions  & Strength Signals

B.o.S. pg 6

11/08

Intrasexual Competition: Alternate Competitions

Ecology of Abortion & Infanticide Handout

12

11/13

Exam 3

11/15

Sperm Competition

B.o.S. pg 2, 13-18, 19-21

13

11/20

Sperm Competition

Sperm Competition Handout

11/22

HOLIDAY

14

11/27

Female Choice

B.o.S. pg 13-18

11/29

Communication

Smelling Handout

15

12/04

Student Presentations

12/06

Student Presentations

16

12/11

Final Exam Wed 11:50-1:50 pm