ECOL195D
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ECOL195D - Introduction to Darwinian Medicine
Course ID
012432
Course Description
In this course we will review how the Darwinian theory of evolution by natural selection can help us understand and treat human disease. We will explore evolutionary explanations to questions such as: Why do parasites harm us? Why do we age? Why do we suffer from allergies or develop cancer? Why do we reproduce sexually? Why do babies cry? Through informal lectures, readings, student presentations, and class discussions students will become exposed to basic evolutionary principles that can be applied not only to medicine, but also to agriculture and other life sciences.
Min Units
1
Max Units
1
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Attributes
FRCQ - FC (Freshman Colloquia), GRD - REG OR ALT (Regular or Alternative Grades)
Course Requisites
May be convened with
Component
Colloquium
Optional Component
No