Learning Objectives:

1.A.1:  Natural selection is a major mechanism of evolution.

1.A.3:  Evolutionary change is also driven by random processes.

1.A.4:  Biological evolution is supported by scientific evidence from many disciplines, including mathematics.

1.B.2:  Phylogenetic trees and cladograms are graphical representations (models) of evolutionary history that can be tested.

1.C.3:  Populations of organisms continue to evolve.

1.D.1:  There are several hypotheses about the natural origin of life on Earth, each with supporting scientific evidence.

1.D.2:  Scientific evidence from many different disciplines supports models of the origin of life.