Biological Sciences 308 - Darwin
Darwin
Spring
2020
01
4.00
Stan Rachootin
TTH 10:00AM-11:15AM;M 08:30AM-09:20AM
Mount Holyoke College
109730
Clapp Laboratory 126;Clapp Laboratory 126
srachoot@mtholyoke.edu
109730,109851
This course looks at the scientific content and intellectual context of Darwin's theory of evolution - his facts, metaphors, hypotheses, and philosophical assumptions. Readings from Darwin and his sources, and examination of the organisms he studied. A background in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century history or whole organism biology is recommended.
This course is open to juniors and seniors; Prereq: BIOL-226 or HIST-248.