BIOL369
RACE AND THE LIFE SCIENCES
- Department
- Biology
- Terms offered
- 2
- Data refreshed
- Jun 27, 2026
Description
Although there is broad consensus that race categories have no biological foundation, the idea that racial categories demonstrate fixed, genetic differences appears in current scientific research, medical practice, and political discourse. In this course you will explore how a superficial application of evolutionary and genetic concepts to race is misleading, and you will deepen your understanding to better answer questions around topics of human genetic and phenotypic variation. Through primary literature, book chapters, videos, and classroom dialogue you will explore how the discipline of biology informs and misinforms about race, culminating in student-taught workshops to teach authentic audiences about misconceptions of race and science. As a final reflection, you will write a Statement of Diversity that will frame the semester's work in the context of your own professional plans.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2024–2025
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 33% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 3 spring terms since 2024. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 35% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 3 spring terms since 2024. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 37% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 3 spring terms since 2024. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 39% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 3 spring terms since 2024. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2025 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM MACD310 2025
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Elizabeth Bone | Lecture | 1 | 0 of 12 enrolled | 33296 |
| Spring 2024 | Elizabeth Bone | Lecture | 1 | 0 of 12 enrolled | 33296 |