ALICIA JI
VICE PRESIDENT & INSTRUCTOR
Evolution
Evolution is arguably one of the most fundamental mechanisms to exist on Earth. Charles Darwin was known as the architect of the theory of Evolution by natural selection and the author of On the Origin of Species , published in 1859. This course will give you a deeper look into not only the concept of Evolution and Natural selection, but also the formation of a new, distinct species during the process of evolution known as Speciation. If you are excited to learn more about this topic and look forward to gaining insightful and surprising information about life on earth than be sure to join this course!
SATURDAYS 4-5 PM PST
Course Syllabus:
Week 1: Natural Selection introduction
Week 2: Modes of Selection
Week 3: Evidence of Evolution
Week 4: Hardy Weindburg Equilibrium
Week 5: Speciation Overview
Week 6: Cladograms
Meet The Teacher: Eman Ali
I am an incoming junior at WayzataHigh School. My favorite subjects are Math and Science ,and outside of school I enjoy playing badminton, baking, swimming, participating in STEM clubs, and drawing. I have taken several college-level Biology courses and enjoy teaching underprivileged kids about the latest scientific advancements like CRISPR and DNA sequencing to support evolution.