SCBE 303 Evolution
วททส 303 วิวัฒนาการ (3 หน่วยกิต)
Course coordinator: Lect. Dr.Nuttaphon Onparn
Academic Year 2022 (Aug-Dec 2022)
| No. | Date | Topics |
| 1 | 8 Aug. 2022 | Orientation and Introduction |
| 2 | 15 Aug. 2022 | Genetic and Evolution |
| 3 | 22 Aug. 2022 | Natural Selection and Adaptation |
| 4 | 29 Aug. 2022 | Sexual Selection |
| 5 | 5 Sep. 2022 | Kin Selection |
| 6 | 12 Sep. 2022 | Life History Trait Evolution |
| 7 | 19 Sep. 2022 | Assignment of Individual Task |
| 8 | 26 Sep. 2022 | Presentation of assignment |
| 9 | 3 Oct. 2022 | Midterm Examination |
| 10 | 10 Oct. 2022 | Molecular Evolution |
| 11 | 17 Oct. 2022 | Phylogenetic Tree Reconstruction |
| 24 Oct. 2022 | Chulalongkorn Day Observances | |
| 12 | 31 Oct. 2022 | Species and Speciation |
| 13 | 7 Nov. 2022 | Human Evolution |
| 14 | 14 Nov. 2022 | Evolution and Conservation |
| 15 | 21 Nov. 2022 | Current Topics in Evolution, and Assignment 2 |
| 16 | 28 Nov. 2022 | Site visit to museum on evolution/ Presentation |
| 5 Dec. 2022 | King Bhumibol’s Birthday/Father’s Day | |
| 12 Dec. 2022 | Constitution Day Observances | |
| 18 | TBA | Final Examination |
Academic Year 2021 (Aug-Dec 2021)
Lecture: Monday 0900-1200 (Online during COVID-19 pandemic)
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No. |
Date |
Topics |
| 1 | 9 Aug. 2021 | Orientation and Introduction |
| 2 | 16 Aug. 2021 | Genetic and Evolution |
| 3 | 23 Aug. 2021 | Natural Selection and Adaptation |
| 4 | 30 Aug. 2021 | Sexual Selection |
| 5 | 6 Sep. 2021 | Kin Selection |
| 6 | 13 Sep. 2021 | Life History Trait Evolution |
| 7 | 20 Sep. 2021 | Assignment of Individual Task |
| 8 | 27 Sep. 2021 | Presentation of assignment |
| 9 | 4 Oct. 2021 | Midterm Examination |
| 10 | 11 Oct. 2021 | Molecular Evolution |
| 11 | 18 Oct. 2021 | Phylogenetic Tree Reconstruction |
| 25 Oct. 2021 | Public Holiday (sub. 23 Oct.) | |
| 12 | 1 Nov. 2021 | Species and Speciation |
| 13 | 8 Nov. 2021 | Human Evolution |
| 14 | 15 Nov. 2021 | Evolution and Conservation |
| 15 | 22 Nov. 2021 | Current Topics in Evolution, and Assignment 2 |
| 16 | 29 Nov. 2021 | Site visit to museum on evolution/ Presentation |
| 6 Dec. 2021 | Public Holiday (sub. 5 Dec.) | |
| 17 | 13 Dec. 2021 | Final Examination |
Instructor: Lect. Dr.Nuttaphon Onparn
Academic Year 2020-2021
Not available for registration for Semester 2 of the Academic Year 2020-2021.
Academic Year 2019-2020
Lecture: 13:30-16:30 Room: SC1-157
Assignment 1 Presentation
| No. | Students | Presentations | Midterm |
| 1. | Chatapat Sridumrongruk | Classification of bamboos (Poaceae; Bambusoideae) in Thailand inferred from a multi-gene region phylogenetic analysis | Submitted |
| 2. | Siwapon Chotisasatein | Ecology and life history characteristics of chondrichthyan fish | Submitted |
| 3. | Kanokwan Jiojaratrong | Flexibility in animal signals facilitates adaptation to rapidly changing environments | Submitted |
| 4. | Kantawee Putanawiwat | Altruistic behavior | Submitted |
| 5. | Napat Boonying | Phylogenetic relationship among Oryza species as determined by Random Aplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) | Submitted |
| 6. | Bussaba Sermsukwandee | The role of natural selection in human evolution | Submitted |
| 7. | Pridipath Yamsuwan | Coronavirus disease: natural selection and adaptation | Submitted |
| 8. | Phitcha Phuthanawiwat | Do older mothers really producing the best offsprings? | Submitted |
| 9. | Foskaew Rakchuai | Pollution drives marine reptile color change | Submitted |
| 10. | Suthisa Soonthornnonda | The role of bioacoustic signals in koala sexual selection | Submitted |
| 11. | Apipooh Suksuchok | Sexual selection and mate choice | Submitted |
| 12. | Orakot Jaikaew | The decline and fall of genetic kin recognition | Submitted |
| 13. | Kraiwut Jaruwattanapanich | Natural selection in polar bears | Submitted |
| 14. | Naphatsiri Phumthavorn | Sexual selection in the wolf spider | Submitted |
| 15. | Nutchapon Chaiwanich | Modes of cooperation during territorial defense in African lion | Submitted |
| 16. | Thewathida Mahakhun | Sexual selection and extinction in deer | Submitted |
| 17. | Thanaporn Jainarin | Sexual selection and the male:female mortality ratio | Submitted |
| 18. | Tam Chongchadklang | Peacocks lek with relatives even in the absence of social and environmetal cues | Submitted |
| 19. | Piyanoot Yungyunsuk | Kin selection and cooperative courtship in wild turkeys | Submitted |
| 20. | Suphawich Chokudomporn | Natural selection and adaptation | Submitted |
| 21. | Sirikorn Wangwaew | Faster lizards sire more offsprings: sexual selection on whole-animal performance | Submitted |
| 22. | Pakornkiat Silpvisuth | Sexually selected females in the monogamous Western Australian seahorse, Hippocampus subelonggatus | Submitted |
Midterm Examination (35%): Take-Home examination (Submission date: March 19, 2020)
COVID-19
- Class cancellation due to COVID-19 epidemic/pandemic is expected for March 19, 2020.
- Submission date for SCBE 303 midterm take-home examination is rescheduled to March 26, 2020
(วททส วททช 303 วิวัฒนาการ) 3 Credits (3/0/6)
Academic Year 2018-2019
Lecture: Friday @SC1-158 From 13:00 to 16:00
Friday @SC1-158 From 13:00 – 16:00 Class size: 7 students
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No. |
Date |
Topics |
Instructor |
| 1. | 18 January 2019 |
NO |
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| 2. | 25 January 2019 | Genetic and Evolution |
NO |
| 3. | 1 February 2019 |
Class canceled due to air pollution
|
NO |
| 4. | 8 February 2019 | Natural Selection and Adaptation |
NO |
| 5. | 15 February 2019 | Sexual Selection |
NO |
| 6. | 22 February 2019 | Kin Selection |
NO |
| 7. | 1 March 2019 | Molecular Evolution |
NO |
| 8. | 8 March 2019 | Assignment and Presentation |
NO |
| 15 March 2019 |
Midterm Examination Room: SC1-157 Time: 09:00-12:00 |
NO |
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| 9. | 22 March 2019 | Life History Trait Evolution |
NO |
| 10. | 29 March 2019 | Class Cancelled |
NO |
| 11. | 5 April 2019 | Class Cancelled |
NO |
| 12. | 12 April 2019 | Extra Holiday |
NO |
| 13. | 19 April 2019 | Phylogenetic Tree |
NO |
| 14. | 26 April 2019 |
NO |
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| 15. | 3 May 2019 | Evolution at the Museum (Assignment) |
NO |
| 16. | 10 May 2019 | Presentation |
NO |
| 17 May 2019 |
No Class (Final Examination Week) |
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| 21 May 2019 (Tue) |
Final Examination Venue: SC1-161 Time: 0900-1200 |
NO |
Instructor: Nuttaphon Onparn (NO) Email: nuttaphon.onp@mahidol.ac.th
Scoring
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Midterm Examination |
Final Examination |
Assignment |
Total |
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35% |
35% |
30% |
100% |
Course website: http://biology.sc.mahidol.ac.th/scbe303/
Academic Year 2017-2018
Friday 13:00-16:00 @SC1-158
| No. | Date | Topic | Lectures |
| 1. | 19 January 2018 | Introduction | [Color PDF] [B&W PDF] |
| 2. | Genetics of Evolution | [Color PDF] [B&W PDF] | |
| 3. | 26 January 2018 | Mechanism of Evolution | [Color PDF] [B&W PDF] |
| 4. | 2 February 2018 | No class/assignment | |
| 5. | 9 February 2018 | Adaptation | [Color PDF] [B&W PDF] |
| 6. | 16 February 2018 | Sexual Selection | [Color PDF] [B&W PDF] |
| 7. | 9 March 2018 | Kin Selection | [Color PDF] [B&W PDF] |
| 8. | 16 March 2018 | Midterm Examination @SC1-151 from 09:00 to 12:00 | See LINE group for midterm scores announcement |
| 9. | 23 March 2018 | Molecular Evolution | [Color PDF] [B&W PDF] |
| 10. | 30 March 2018 | Phylogenetic Trees | [Color PDF] |
| 6 April 2018 | Public Holiday | (No class) | |
| 13 April 2018 | Public Holiday | (No class) | |
| 11. | 20 April 2018 | Term Assignment (Pop-up card/book) (20%) | See below |
| 12. | 27 April 2018 | Species and Speciation | [Color PDF] |
| 13. | 4 May 2018 | Human Evolution | [Color PDF] [B&W PDF] |
| 14. | 11 May 2018 |
Evolution and Conservation Assignment Presentation |
[Color PDF] |
| 17 May 2018 | Final Examination | SC1-151 09:00-12:00 |
Scoring
| Item | Midterm Exam | Final Exam | Assignment | Total |
| Score | 40% | 40% | 20% | 100% |
Term Assignment
- Making Evolution Pop-up Card (20%)
- Individual project (submitting 1 pop-up card per student)
- Study how to make a pop-up card/book
- Self study from Youtube
- How to make Pop-Up Book
- I MADE (Facebook)
- (or any other sources)
- Design your Evolution Pop-Up card on paper (10 points)
- Making your pop-up card (10 points)
- Present your pop-up card to course instructor by May 11, 2018
| Design | Making Pop-up Card/Book | |
| Knowledge | Basic knowledge on design and planning (3 pts) | Content on evolution is accurate and comprehensive (3 pts) |
| Skill | Able to design a pop-up card on paper (5 pts) | Well-made and innovative (5 pts) |
| Attitude | Submit on time (2 pts) | Submit on time (2 pts) |
Course syllabus
- Download SCBE 303 Evolution (2017-2018) course syllabus (PDF, Intranet)
Pop-Up Book/Card Assignment
Academic Year 2016-2017
- SCBE 303 Evolution Course Syllabus 2016-2017 (Intranet)
Lecture handouts (Intranet)
- Lecture 1 Introduction (Intranet, Color PDF, 3MB)
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Introduction to evolution; connection between evolution and ecology; biodiversity; top 10 news species by ESF at SUNY; top science news of 2016 |
Lecturer: Aj.Nuttaphon | 10 January 2017 |
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Population genetics and evolution; linkage disequilibrium; effects of mutation, selection, gene flow, drift on gene/allele frequencies; inbreeding and inbreeding depression |
Lecturer: Aj.Nuttaphon | 17 January 2017 |
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Mechanisms of Evolution + Assignment The origin of universe, organic molecules, genetic materials (RNA vs DNA), cellular respiration, photosynthesis, metabolism, cell, unicellular vs multicellular organisms, life on land |
Lecturer Aj.Nuttaphon | 24 January 2017 |
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Natural selection could lead to adaptation in organisms. With experimentation, observation, and comparative methods, we can study the adaptation and its limitation. |
Lecturer Aj.Nuttaphon | 31 January 2017 |
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Natural selection that selects reproductive success. |
Lect. Nuttaphon | 7 Feb. 2017 |
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Selection that increases kin fitness, but might cost self fitness |
Lect. Nuttaphon | 14 Feb. 2017 |
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Lect. Nuttaphon | 21 Feb. 2017 | |
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Group Assignment Presentation |
Lect. Nuttaphon | 28 Feb. 2017 | |
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Midterm Examination |
SIM | 7 Mar. 2017 | |
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Lect. Nuttaphon | 14 Mar. 2017 | |
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Lect. Nuttaphon | 21 Mar. 2017 | |
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Lect. Nuttaphon | 28 Mar. 2017 | |
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Lect. Nuttaphon | 4 April 2017 | |
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Human Evoluion (Origin of Us Documentary) |
Lect. Nuttaphon | 11 April 2017 |
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Lect. Nuttaphon | 18 April 2017 | |
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Infographic Preparation |
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Presentation of Infographic on Conservation and Evolution |
2 May 2017 | |
| Final Examination | 9 May 2017 |
Evaluation and References
Downloads
- SCBE 303 Evolution Course Syllabus 2016-2017 (Intranet)
- TQF3 SCBE 303 Evolution Semester 2 of 2016-2017
Class List
