- Natural Sciences 2 Evolution, Genetics and Animal Behavior

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Shimer College

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Natural Sciences 2 explores the interaction among living organisms. Consideration is given to the level of genetic units within the organism, the level of species, the environmental level, and the level of human concern. The concept of evolution provides groundwork for this inquiry into biological organization. Readings are organized so as to provide movement from general theoretical viewpoints to biological precision and back to the more general. The relationships between evolution, on the one hand, and cellular organization, genetics, the environment, animal behavior, and philosophical thought, on the other hand, are foci for discussion. Reading List Aristotle, On The Soul, Parts of Animals Charles Darwin, Origin of Species Gregor Mendel, "Experiments in Plant Hybridization" Konrad Lorenz, On Aggression Jane Goodall, Through a Window Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, Zoological Philosophy Stephen Jay Gould, The Panda's Thumb

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.shimer.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 235-3500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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