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Few names in the sciences are as widely recognised as Charles Darwin. His 1859 publication On the Origin of Species laid out the modern theory of evolution and secured his place in the history books. Today, evolutionary concepts permeate society well beyond biology. Competition between businesses, for example, is often described in terms of adaptation and ‘survival of the fittest’ – though this phrase was not actually coined by Darwin in On the Origin of Species. Despite his fame, most people still know relatively little about Darwin’s life and work. For example, after the publication of Origin, Darwin went on to write at least eight more books on topics ranging from the science of emotions to the ecology of worms. Darwin’s life spanned almost the entire Victorian era, a period marked not only by the integration of science into British culture and the industrial economy, but also by the rise of mass print culture and new media, the abolition of the slave trade, and increasing challenges to religious authority. In addition, the development of Darwin’s theory was embedded within global debates about gender, environment, politics, race, and empire—discussions that both preceded and long outlasted his life.
This module examines the making of evolutionary thought in the nineteenth-century through the lens of Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution via natural selection. The aim is not to provide a straightforward biography, but to use Darwin as a focal point for exploring broader social and cultural issues central to the development of scientific modernity. In addition, this module will examine how myths and memories surrounding Darwin have been constructed throughout history, and how these constructions continue to permeate contemporary society. Organised thematically, the module will cover topics including: evolutionary theories before Darwin; evolution and gender; evolution and religion; Alfred Russel Wallace, the forgotten co-founder of evolution via natural selection; Darwin, empire and evolution beyond Britain; and evolutionary thought in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

Few names in the sciences are as widely recognised as Charles Darwin. His 1859 publication On the Origin of Species laid out the modern theory of evolution and secured his place in the history books. Today, evolutionary concepts permeate society well beyond biology. Competition between businesses, for example, is often described in terms of adaptation and ‘survival of the fittest’ – though this phrase was not actually coined by Darwin in On the Origin of Species. Despite his fame, most people still know relatively little about Darwin’s life and work. For example, after the publication of Origin, Darwin went on to write at least eight more books on topics ranging from the science of emotions to the ecology of worms. Darwin’s life spanned almost the entire Victorian era, a period marked not only by the integration of science into British culture and the industrial economy, but also by the rise of mass print culture and new media, the abolition of the slave trade, and increasing challenges to religious authority. In addition, the development of Darwin’s theory was embedded within global debates about gender, environment, politics, race, and empire—discussions that both preceded and long outlasted his life.
This module examines the making of evolutionary thought in the nineteenth-century through the lens of Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution via natural selection. The aim is not to provide a straightforward biography, but to use Darwin as a focal point for exploring broader social and cultural issues central to the development of scientific modernity. In addition, this module will examine how myths and memories surrounding Darwin have been constructed throughout history, and how these constructions continue to permeate contemporary society. Organised thematically, the module will cover topics including: evolutionary theories before Darwin; evolution and gender; evolution and religion; Alfred Russel Wallace, the forgotten co-founder of evolution via natural selection; Darwin, empire and evolution beyond Britain; and evolutionary thought in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

Few names in the sciences are as widely recognised as Charles Darwin. His 1859 publication On the Origin of Species laid out the modern theory of evolution and secured his place in the history books. Today, evolutionary concepts permeate society well beyond biology. Competition between businesses, for example, is often described in terms of adaptation and ‘survival of the fittest’ – though this phrase was not actually coined by Darwin in On the Origin of Species. Despite his fame, most people still know relatively little about Darwin’s life and work. For example, after the publication of Origin, Darwin went on to write at least eight more books on topics ranging from the science of emotions to the ecology of worms. Darwin’s life spanned almost the entire Victorian era, a period marked not only by the integration of science into British culture and the industrial economy, but also by the rise of mass print culture and new media, the abolition of the slave trade, and increasing challenges to religious authority. In addition, the development of Darwin’s theory was embedded within global debates about gender, environment, politics, race, and empire—discussions that both preceded and long outlasted his life.
This module examines the making of evolutionary thought in the nineteenth-century through the lens of Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution via natural selection. The aim is not to provide a straightforward biography, but to use Darwin as a focal point for exploring broader social and cultural issues central to the development of scientific modernity. In addition, this module will examine how myths and memories surrounding Darwin have been constructed throughout history, and how these constructions continue to permeate contemporary society. Organised thematically, the module will cover topics including: evolutionary theories before Darwin; evolution and gender; evolution and religion; Alfred Russel Wallace, the forgotten co-founder of evolution via natural selection; Darwin, empire and evolution beyond Britain; and evolutionary thought in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

Few names in the sciences are as widely recognised as Charles Darwin. His 1859 publication On the Origin of Species laid out the modern theory of evolution and secured his place in the history books. Today, evolutionary concepts permeate society well beyond biology. Competition between businesses, for example, is often described in terms of adaptation and ‘survival of the fittest’ – though this phrase was not actually coined by Darwin in On the Origin of Species. Despite his fame, most people still know relatively little about Darwin’s life and work. For example, after the publication of Origin, Darwin went on to write at least eight more books on topics ranging from the science of emotions to the ecology of worms. Darwin’s life spanned almost the entire Victorian era, a period marked not only by the integration of science into British culture and the industrial economy, but also by the rise of mass print culture and new media, the abolition of the slave trade, and increasing challenges to religious authority. In addition, the development of Darwin’s theory was embedded within global debates about gender, environment, politics, race, and empire—discussions that both preceded and long outlasted his life.
This module examines the making of evolutionary thought in the nineteenth-century through the lens of Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution via natural selection. The aim is not to provide a straightforward biography, but to use Darwin as a focal point for exploring broader social and cultural issues central to the development of scientific modernity. In addition, this module will examine how myths and memories surrounding Darwin have been constructed throughout history, and how these constructions continue to permeate contemporary society. Organised thematically, the module will cover topics including: evolutionary theories before Darwin; evolution and gender; evolution and religion; Alfred Russel Wallace, the forgotten co-founder of evolution via natural selection; Darwin, empire and evolution beyond Britain; and evolutionary thought in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

This module provides an overview of key approaches to the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data in education. Building on the knowledge you gained about educational research design and data collection, you will learn how to turn your data into research findings, how to ensure the quality of your analysis, and how to present and communicate your findings.

This module provides an overview of key approaches to the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data in education. Building on the knowledge you gained about educational research design and data collection, you will learn how to turn your data into research findings, how to ensure the quality of your analysis, and how to present and communicate your findings.

This module provides an overview of key approaches to the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data in education. Building on the knowledge you gained about educational research design and data collection, you will learn how to turn your data into research findings, how to ensure the quality of your analysis, and how to present and communicate your findings.

Working with data of various forms is a crucial skill for all engineers and scientists. This module introduces students to working with, analysing and processing various different forms of data. The module focusses on ensuring students have a thorough grasp of the appropriate use of statistical and graphical measures to make decisions on data, and the basic practical tools and techniques required to filter, refine and query data. At its heart, this module provides the grounding for students to be able to perform Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA).

Working with data of various forms is a crucial skill for all engineers and scientists. This module introduces students to working with, analysing and processing various different forms of data. The module focusses on ensuring students have a thorough grasp of the appropriate use of statistical and graphical measures to make decisions on data, and the basic practical tools and techniques required to filter, refine and query data. At its heart, this module provides the grounding for students to be able to perform Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA).

Working with data of various forms is a crucial skill for all engineers and scientists. This module introduces students to working with, analysing and processing various different forms of data. The module focusses on ensuring students have a thorough grasp of the appropriate use of statistical and graphical measures to make decisions on data, and the basic practical tools and techniques required to filter, refine and query data. At its heart, this module provides the grounding for students to be able to perform Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA).