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| Quote (Ftk @ Sep. 14 2008,16:39) | OTOH, you Darwinists and your simplistic examples of evolution teach us nothing. Everyone knows how evolution works, but you've gotta get past the 8th grade explanations about microevolution.
I swear, at every lecture I've attended, Darwinists have talked about mice, moths, ice fish, finches....good grief, what the heck does that tell us? We already know that microevolution is fact. We're looking for the meaty stuff. You know, the *facts* about *macro*evolution and the empirical evidence backing up those facts.
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Well ftk, you could always get off your lazy ass and take a class on it
| Quote | Stanford University
Biology 136 - Evolutionary Paleobiology
Evolutionary Paleobiology presents a paleontological approach to evolutionary theory. Macroevolution, speciation, heterochrony, evolutionary constraint, coevolution, the Cambrian Explosion, and mass extinctions are amongst the topics that are covered. The course format is lecture with a weekly discussion section focused on assigned primary literature. This course is intended for upper division and graduate students. This class meets for lecture twice a week, with an additional one-hour discussion per week.
Wake Forest University
639. Principles of Biosystematics. (4) An exploration of the current theoretical and practical approaches to the study of macroevolution in plants and animals. Topics include theory and methods of constructing evolutionary trees, sources of data, and cladistic biogeography.
Yale University
G&G610b Advanced Topics in Macroevolution. Elisabeth Vrba
University of Pennsylvania
GEOL 535. Macroevolution
BIOL 411. Adaptation, Speciation, and Systematics. (J) Dunham/Cheney. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 230 or permission of instructor.
Adaptation, phylogenetic systematics, and macroevolution of molecules, organ systems, and species. Emphasis is on current topics and debates.
Wesleyan University
Pattern and Process in Macroevolution
BIOL 369 SP
This course will begin with a history of ideas and growth of evolutionary theory and then focus on the intrinsic processes that underpin organic evolution. We will then examine the history of life on earth focusing on the mechanisms that have generated morphological variation. This will include the origin of life, the appearance and disappearance of major taxonomic groups, rates of evolution, the differences between morphological and molecular evolution, the role of regulatory genes, and developmental mechanisms as a source of evolutionary novelty. Readings will include recent as well as classic papers drawn from the primary literature that students will be expected to discuss.
Rowan University
Methods in Macroevolution
(Prerequisites: 0401.100, 0401.101)
This laboratory course investigates how we investigate and interpret patterns of macroevolution (evolution above the species level). The course will cover a variety of topics, including systematics, species concepts, evolutionary mechanisms, and phylogenetic analysis. Laboratory exercises include the demonstrations and actual applications of investigative techniques used to study macroevolutionary patterns. This course may not be offered annually.
University of Southern Indiana
BIOL 481: Organic Evolution (3) A discussion of the science of evolution and how evolutionary theory can explain the diversity of life on earth. Topics include evidence for macroevolution, the history of evolutionary thought, adaptation, population genetics, speciation, and human evolution. (3-0) Prereq: BIOL 215; junior status in science or consent of instructor. F, Sp
University of Virginia
BIOL 301 - (3) (S)
Genetics and Evolution
Prerequisite: BIOL 300; CHEM 141, 142.
Examines the inheritance of genes, the genetic basis of traits, and mechanisms of evolutionary change, with an emphasis on the genetic and evolutionary principles needed to understand the diversification of life on earth. Major topics include the Mendelian inheritance, mutation, linkage and recombination, as well as the genetics of natural populations, adaptation in various forms, molecular evolution and macroevolution. Required for all Biology majors.
University of Rhode Island
350 Evolution (I, 4) Introduction to evolution as the unifying thread in the biosphere. Processes and patterns discussed, including microevolution and macroevolution. Social impact of evolution discussed from a biological perspective. Pre: GEO 102 or one semester of biological sciences, or permission of instructors. Twombly and Fastovsky
Southwestern University
BIOL 481: Organic Evolution (3) A discussion of the science of evolution and how evolutionary theory can explain the diversity of life on earth. Topics include evidence for macroevolution, the history of evolutionary thought, adaptation, population genetics, speciation, and human evolution. (3-0) Prereq: BIOL 215; junior status in science or consent of instructor. F, Sp
Victoria University of Wellington
BIOL 403 – Evolution
This course focuses on classic questions in evolution including speciation processes, reconstruction of biological history from modern specimens, macroevolution, the origin(s) of complexity, and human evolution. Special emphasis is given to the impact of data produced by modern molecular techniques, including DNA sequences.
Western Illinois University
503 Biosystematics and Evolution. (3) Philosophy of science, review of evolutionary theory, taxonomy, modern systematics, phylogenetics, macroevolution, and applications of phylogenetic systematics. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in biology.
University of Toronto
ZOO 362H1F
Introduction to Macroevolution |
There are hundreds of more examples, but it's easier for you to remain an ignorant blustering Servant Of Da Lawd, right? 
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"CO2 can't re-emit any trapped heat unless all the molecules point the right way"
"All the evidence supports Creation baraminology"
"If it required a mind, planning and design, it isn't materialistic."
"Jews and Christians are Muslims."
- Joke "Sharon" Gallien, world's dumbest YEC.
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