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Cain, Joe

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HPSC3027 Evolution in Science and Culture

This page provides basic information about the module HPSC3027.

2012-13 information

Term 2

• 2012-13 UCL common timetable information for this module (link)
• 2012-13 syllabus (link)
• 2012-13 Moodle page (link)

This module will be taught by Professor Joe Cain.

course description

A historical survey of evolutionary thinking from the Enlightenment to the present. We start with Darwin, of course. What did he really say, and why? How were those ideas received at the time? We compare Darwin with those who came before and after. This course combines a study of evolutionary theory with an exploration of evolution’s influence within wider culture: from political theory to eugenics, from questions involving science and religion to pop culture. No prerequisites. Students in other departments very welcome.

one 3,000 word essay (50%)
one 3-hour exam (50%)

course promotion

required texts for the course

No textbook is set; required readings are set throughout the course

prerequisites

No prerequisites, any department, students should be 3rd year standing, but 2nd year students are allowed on the module if prepared. 

Students outside STS are welcome.

other information

This course connects naturally with:

HPSC2018 History of Life Sciences
HPSC other courses in STS

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Professor Joe Cain
UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies