HIST-39023 credit hours

The Darwinian Revolution

History · 3 hrs Lecture/Seminar

Offered: Fall Or Winter Or Spring

No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.

Description

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.

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