Biol 3182 - History of the Life Sciences in the 20th Century

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Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

This course explores the vast changes that the life sciences underwent between 1890 and 2000, from a largely descriptive and qualitative science to a highly experimental and quantitative science. Topics include the rejection of Haeckelian morphology; the rise of experimental embryology; the rediscovery of Mendel and development of the Mendelian-chromosome theory; the new "ecology" of the Chicago school; the introduction of feedback and control systems in physiology; the synthesis of Mendelism and Darwinism; the rise of biochemistry and molecular biology, and the genomic revolution. In each topic, biological ideas are placed in their historical and social contexts. Prerequisites: at least a high school or, preferably, college-level introductory course in biology and/or permission of the instructor.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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