The Darwinian Revolution

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture/Seminar) This lecture/seminar course examines the genesis, development, and assimilation of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. Topics include the historical sciences (e.g., geology, paleontology) before Darwin, pre- and non-Darwinian theories of evolution, the sources of Darwin's theory; and the social, scientific, and religious legacy of Darwin. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and HIST-2906 | HIST-3906.