Philosophy of Biology

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Course Description

(Graduate students register for 267A.) Evolutionary theory and in particular, on characterizing natural selection and how it operates. We examine debates about fitness, whether selection is a cause or force, the levels at which selection operates, and whether cultural evolution is a Darwinian process. Prerequisites:¿ one PHIL course and either one BIO course or Human Biology core; or equivalent with consent of instructor.

Cross Listed Courses

Grading Basis

ROP - Letter or Credit/No Credit

Min

4

Max

4

Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?

No

Course Component

Discussion

Enrollment Optional?

Yes

Course Component

Lecture

Enrollment Optional?

No

This course has been approved for the following WAYS

Aesthetic and Interpretive Inquiry (AII)

Does this course satisfy the University Language Requirement?

No

Programs

PHIL267A is a completion requirement for: