University of Mississippi, Department of Biology, BISC571, History of Biology

Biology 571 -- History of Biology -- Fall 2008

Dr. Stephen Threlkeld, Professor of Biology; 318 Shoemaker; 662-915-5803; stt@olemiss.edu; Office hours: M 11:30-1:00, W 11:00-12:30, Th 11:00-12:00 am, or by appointment.


Course Description History of major developments in biology from ancient to modern times, with emphasis on scientific methods, the role of technology, scientific communication, and societal impact.

Course readings Lois N. Magner 2002. A history of the life sciences. Third edition, revised and expanded. Marcel Dekker; Matthew Cobb. 2006. Generation. Bloomsbury; Arthur Allen. 2007. Vaccine. Norton; and other readings as assigned.

Course grading Grades will be based on class participation (reading, discussion, and in-class writing assignments 50%), and a take-home final examination (50%); graduate students taking the course will also be required to complete an independent research paper on a major figure in the history of biology (combined in 50% of grade for participation).

Schedule of classes (TuTh, 9:30 - 10:45 pm, 219 Shoemaker) and assigned readings (M-Magner, C-Cobb, A-Allen chapter numbers).


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