BIOL 436 Evolution and Society

3 credits · Biology · Faculty of Science · Not scheduled for 2026–2027

Explores the impact that biological evolution and evolutionary thinking have on society. Topics include intelligence, language, race, gender, medicine, genetically modified organisms, politics, and creationism.

Prerequisites

BIOL 304 or permission of the instructor Course instructors will introduce each topic and lead discussion, while an invited lecturer will focus on a particular aspect of that topic. Enrolment limited to 25 students.

Prerequisite courses: BIOL 304

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