— History of Modern Biology

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Development of modern biology from pre-Darwinian roots to the present. Considers emergence of modern biological specialities and consolidation of biological theory around evolutionary ideas. History of allied fields such as genetics, paleontology, embryology, ecology, systematics and molecular biology. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH) or Science & Engineering (SE); Writing Experience (WE). Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH) or Science & Engineering (SE); Writing Experience (WE).