Concepts and Controversies in the Biological Sciences . EEMB W 22
Introduction to the principles of evolution, physiology and ecology; emphasizing fundamental concepts and processes such as natural selection and speciation, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, animal and plant interactions, population dynamics, community structure, and biodiversity. Examines perspectives on currently relevant and biologically based topics such as evolution / scientific creationism, sociobiology, biotechnology, reproductive rights, pandemic disease, climate change, exobiology, and overpopulation.
No Prerequisites
4
UnitsOptional
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeNone
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeGEs Area C
Disallowed majors biosc aqbio ecoev physy zool biocm cdbio mcrbi phrma prbio
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Prof Even is extremely organized and the material is really easy to cover in your own time. His lectures are really entertaining. Material is not hard if you took science classes in HS. Tests are very reasonable. I didn't have to read the book to do well. Great Area C for a Humanities Student!!!!
Professor Even is great! He's nice and makes lectures interesting. The way he formats his class makes sense, even though it can seem like a lot of work at times. I wish that this class was more about controversial issues like it is supposed to be and less about basic biology though. We would only spend like 1 day talking about controversies.
I took the EEMB W 22. You just have to watch all the recorded lectures on GS, do weekly assignments, and midterm and final test. The lectures are pretty solid. The weekly assignments are interesting but includes a lot of readings. The midterm and finals are MCQ, and asks detailed and tough questions.
Professor Even's lectures are the best in UCSB for me. He does know every concept of biology and how they related to real life examples. Essays and quizzes take up 1/3 of the grade, and quizzes related to readings are really tricky and hard. Midterm and final take up 2/3 of the grade, and they are hard but follow the exam guide you will be okay.