Biological Sciences 321RB - Race and Biology

In this student-centered, discussion-based;seminar, we will explore current hypotheses;about the evolution of human variation, trace the;history of how biology has been used in the;construction of racial ideologies, and delve into;the impacts of racial categorization on;human health. We will investigate these themes;through readings, videos, class discussions,;student expert panels, and research papers.;Students taking this course will improve their;ability to: engage constructively in scholarly;discussions; use verbal and written discourse to;explore themes in science; use new knowledge to;understand current issues; critically evaluate;media information using evidence from scientific;studies; and communicate new knowledge.

Prereq: 4 credits of Biological Sciences at the 200 level.