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2012-2013 University Catalog 
    
2012-2013 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

LASM 916  Evolution in Modern Perspective

Division of Liberal Arts

3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course

Evolution is the unifying theoretical foundation of all the life sciences. This course explores the mechanisms that produce evolution, and their meaning for our current knowledge in biology, conservation, medicine, agriculture, and related sciences. Students also consider the effect(s) that society’s awareness of evolution has had on social institutions such as law, literature, politics, and education.

Prerequisites LACR*102 or LACR*103

This course is not repeatable for credit.