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Subject:	Biology
Topic:	Evolution
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Stanford University

Name:	Stanford University (Stanford)
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Darwin's Legacy

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Lecture 1 Play Video	Overview September 22, 2008 Introductory lecture by William Durham for the Stanford Continuing Studies course on Darwin's Legacy (DAR 200). Professor Durham provides an overview of the course; Professor Robert Siegel touches upon "Darwin's Own Evolution;" Professor Durham returns for a talk on "Darwin's Data;" and the lecture concludes with a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Lynn Rothschild.
Lecture 2 Play Video	Evolution vs. Creationism Debate September 29, 2008 Lecture by Eugenie Scott for the Stanford Continuing Studies course on Darwin's Legacy (DAR 200). Dr. Scott explores the evolution vs. creationism debate and provides an argument for evolution. The lecture is concluded with a panel discussion with Brent Sockness and Jeff Wine.
Lecture 3 Play Video	Biography on Charles Darwin October 6, 2008 Lecture by Janet Browne for the Stanford Continuing Studies course on Darwin's Legacy (DAR 200). Dr. Browne presents a biography on Charles Darwin and explores Darwin's Origin of Species. The lecture is concluded with a panel discussion with Craig Heller and Robert Proctor.
Lecture 4 Play Video	Darwin's Theory of Evolution October 13, 2008 Lecture by Daniel Dennett for the Stanford Continuing Studies course on Darwin's Legacy (DAR 200). Dr. Dennett presents the philosophical importance of Darwin's theory of evolution. The lecture is concluded with a panel discussion with Hank Greely and Chris Bobonich.
Lecture 5 Play Video	Multiplication of Species October 20, 2008 Lecture by Peter and Rosemary Grant for the Stanford Continuing Studies course on Darwin's Legacy (DAR 200). The Grants discuss how and why species multiply. The lecture is concluded with a panel discussion with Carol Boggs and Rodolfo Dirzo.
Lecture 6 Play Video	Darwin's Life and Work October 27, 2008 lecture by Niles Eldredge for the Stanford Continuing Studies course on Darwin's Legacy (DAR 200). Dr. Eldredge discusses Darwin's life and work. The lecture is concluded with a panel discussion with Ward Watt and Liz Hadly.
Lecture 7 Play Video	Social Darwinism November 3, 2008 Lecture by Professor Melissa Brown for the Stanford Continuing Studies course on Darwin's Legacy (DAR 200). Professor Brown speaks about the history and consequences of social Darwinism, and offers insight into new ways of thinking about social evolution.
Lecture 8 Play Video	Causation of Cancer November 10, 2008 Lecture by Paul Ewald for the Stanford Continuing Studies course on Darwin's Legacy (DAR 200). Dr. Ewald speaks about how several pathogenic viruses have evolved over time to break down the cell's barriers to several types of cancer. He suggests that further research will aid in the discovery of additional viruses linked to the causation of cancer. The lecture is concluded with a panel discussion with Gary Schoolnik and Stanley Falkow.
Lecture 9 Play Video	Social Behavior of Species November 17, 2008 Lecture by Russell Fernald for the Stanford Continuing Studies course on Darwin's Legacy (DAR 200). Dr. Fernald discusses how social behavior changes the brains of fish, animals, and humans to adapt to situations typically involving mating behaviors. The lecture is concluded with a panel discussion with Eric Knudsen and Charles Junkerman.
Lecture 10 Play Video	Analysis of Darwin's Literary Works December 1, 2008 Lecture by George Levine for the Stanford Continuing Studies course on Darwin's Legacy (DAR 200). Dr. Levine discusses through analysis of Darwin's literary works, ways of seeing and being enchanted by the world as well as the poetic eloquence of Darwin's prose. The lecture is concluded with a discussion between Dr. Levine and Rob Polhemus.