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CNX 115 - A Hands-On History of Biology: A Journey through the Life Sciences from Aristotle to Ancient DNA

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This course surveys the development of the life sciences from antiquity to the present, while recreating famous experiments from the history of biology, medicine, and related fields. On occasion we will visit or host special guests who will demonstrate some of the more complex and exciting experiments that reshaped how we view our world. Along the way we will explore and discuss a wide range of primary sources, from fieldnotes and watercolors to classics of popular science and science fiction.
Credits: 1

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