2007 semster 1 : PHILOSOPHY OF BIOLOGY:
Sexual selection - group selection - the selfish gene - explanations in evolution - reductionism - contradictory interpretations of genetics - sociology of genetics
Q: Are Species
(a) categories fixed by god, or
(b) optimum solutions to evolutionary problems?
A: Neither!
This course is officially known as PHIL3062 : Advanced Philosophical Topics A. It's suitable for anyone interested in Biology. It's open to any student who has taken at least four philosophy courses, and to other humanities students AND SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING STUDENTS with the permission of the lecturer. Email the lecturer at jason.grossman@anu.edu.au if you'd like permission to enrol.
Indicative Assessment
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Workload
A one-semester course offered on an occasional basis depending on staff availability.
2007 SEMESTER 1 : SEX AND DEATH : THE PHILOSOPHY OF BIOLOGY.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the School of Philosophy to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
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Fees
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2604 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $3576 |
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4865 | 15 Feb 2016 | 26 Feb 2016 | 31 Mar 2016 | 27 May 2016 | In Person | N/A |
