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The Galapagos Island chain, six hundred miles off of the coast of Ecuador, have iconic importance to the development of evolutionary theory and modern biology. This course explores the biology, ecology, and geology of the Galapagos Island chain. It also explores how Charles Darwin’s visit to the Galapagos in September and October of 1835 ultimately played a pivotal role in transforming his views on nature. Students “virtually” visit the Galapagos to view the Islands through the eyes of Darwin and modern scientists.