Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgender,Queer 110 - Discovering Biology

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Colgate University

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N. Pruitt How do humans know what is known about life on Earth This course looks at some of the major questions that have informed human understanding of the living world over the past 150 years. The course begins with perhaps the oldest biological question of all: why are there so many living things It shows how Charles Darwin's brilliant answer forms the foundation for much of modern biology. By following the path of discovery leading from Darwin, students learn about a devout monk named Gregor Mendel, a feisty chemist names Louis Pasteur, two brash young scientists named Watson and Crick, and many more. The course explores the great diversity of life, what fuels the living world, how organisms adapt to change, and aspects of how they interact with each other and with the physical environment. The approach is student-active and hands-on; students work together to unravel a few of the mysteries of life. This course is intended for those who are interested in biology but probably will not choose to major in the life sciences.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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