PHILOS 137
Philosophy of Biology
Description: Lecture, three to four hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Preparation: one philosophy course. Intensive study of one or two current topics in philosophy of biology, which may include structure of evolutionary theory, fitness, taxonomy, reductionism, concept of biological species, and biological explanation. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Fall 2020 - I loved this class. I learned a lot. Not too difficult. There's a one-page writing assignment every week and an 8-12 page paper for the final. It was all due at the end, so if you have a rough week, it's fine. He just wants you to think deeply about the subject, and the subject is interesting, so it's fun. He's a really nice guy. He's very good at communicating, and he's patient and encouraging.
Fall 2020 - I loved this class. I learned a lot. Not too difficult. There's a one-page writing assignment every week and an 8-12 page paper for the final. It was all due at the end, so if you have a rough week, it's fine. He just wants you to think deeply about the subject, and the subject is interesting, so it's fun. He's a really nice guy. He's very good at communicating, and he's patient and encouraging.
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worst professor ever no joke do yourself a favor and do not enroll. he rants and pulls random examples that dont relate and cannot use midterm. i swear he is pulling random thoughts out of his ass to kill time because he doesnt have anything to say in a two hour lecture. yes the TA all grade differently so good luck!
worst professor ever no joke do yourself a favor and do not enroll. he rants and pulls random examples that dont relate and cannot use midterm. i swear he is pulling random thoughts out of his ass to kill time because he doesnt have anything to say in a two hour lecture. yes the TA all grade differently so good luck!