BIOL 3602
History of Biology
Lec 01 selected
What was life? This course explores a wide range of human attempts to understand the living world, from ancient accounts of spontaneous generation to atomic-age genetics and ecology.
Sections
Lecture
Lec 01
Mon, Wed 10:05-11:25
From the syllabus
From the Fall 2026 syllabus by Gillian Gass. Open the PDF
Grading
20%Class participationChoose participation options; plan due September 14
20%Midterm essay examOctober 14 during class
10%Dossier project proposalDue date conflicts: October 26 or November 26
20%Final dossier projectDue December 7 at 4 p.m.
30%Final essay examScheduled during the final exam period
Course rules
- Late work
- Contact the instructor promptly about illness or personal circumstances; unapproved late work loses 10% per day.
- Missed tests
- There are no supplementary exams or projects.
- Participation
- If you miss a planned participation activity, choose another listed option and notify the instructor.
- AI use
- Generative AI tools are not permitted for any coursework.
- Attendance
- Written participation responses are accepted only for classes attended.
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