HMB444H - Human Biology and Human Destiny: Science, Popular Science, and Science Fiction

Seminars explore the interactions of biological sciences, social issues, and literature. Through reading of classic “SF” novels and popular writings by prominent twentieth century biologists in their historical, scientific, and thematic contexts, we examine how biological concepts and their development affected life, society, and the future of humanity.

Prerequisite: 4th year status; BIO(220H1+230H1); HMB 300-level course

Book discussions: Dune (Frank Herbert) and Ecology in the 20th Century: A History (Anna Bramwell)