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Shown by Diane Kelly, Amherst College Geology Department
All films start at 7:30 p.m.
Seelye 106
Although Hollywood has never been accused of making a movie that was too scientifically accurate, they sometimes hide a few real biological ideas amid the suspense, thrilling chases, and big explosions. In this mini-series, we will discuss three Hollywood movies with biological themes: X–Men, The Thing, and Pitch Black. Each movie will be preceded by an overview of the biological principles it addresses, and we will conclude after watching the film with discussion and question period focusing on the biology in the film.
January 12
Genetics: Mutations and their effects on phenotype and physiology.
January 14
Development: Focusing on stem cells and cell differentiation.
January 16
Ecology: Specifically food webs and resource partitioning.
Information about other films will be posted at a later date. |
