Evolution and Society

Plant Biology 303i

Department of Plant Biology

Southern Illinois University

Carbondale, Illinois 62901-6509

COURSE OFFERED

Every Spring semester

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Sedonia Sipes
Life Science II Room 473
Office and Lab Phone: 618-453-3213
email: ssipes at plant.siu.edu

COURSE DESRIPTION

303I-3 Evolution and Society. (University Core Curriculum) An introduction to the basics of biological
evolution and the effect of biological evolution on society. Historical and modern interpretations of biological
evolution on the human experience will be developed. This will include legal, political, religious, scientific,
racist, sexist, philosophical and educational aspects. Topics will be covered via discussions, presentations,
papers and debates. Prerequisite: strongly recommend completion of core science requirement.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES

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SIUC / College of Science / Evolution and Society
URL: http://www.science.siu.edu/PLB303/index.html
Last updated: 30-Aug-07 / dln