Welcome to Interdisciplinary Applications of Evolutionary Theory! The course is a 3 credit student directed seminar hosted by UBC Biology (BIOL 490) in Term 2 of the ’09-10 Winter session.
Abstract
Applying evolutionary thinking outside its traditional boundaries has a great potential to enhance the understanding of the world around us. This seminar will examine evolutionary theory and a successful example of its application in the humanities, evolutionary linguistics, culminating in a critical discussion of memetics and non-biological evolution. Participants will engage in an emulation of the full research process, from critical reading and analysis of academic literature, integration thereof into a research writing piece, climaxing in a presentation and peer review.
Time: Tue, Thu 3.30-5.00pm, Term 2.
Location: SWING 406
Course Syllabus (as of Nov 6):
Application forms now available, DUE 14 DEC 2009! Can be handed in by the first day of class, 05 Jan 2010
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