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The Redpath Museum fosters the study of the history and diversity of the natural world. Its mandate includes biological, geological, and cultural diversity, and science education. It conducts academic teaching and research activities and also provides academic services to other units. The Redpath Museum offers a B.Sc. Minor program in Natural History. REDM courses listed below are considered as ones taught by the Faculty of Science.
| Redpath Museum Courses | |
|---|---|
| REDM 396 | Undergraduate Research Project |
| REDM 400 | Science and Museums |
| REDM 405 | Natural History of East Africa |
| REDM 511 | Advanced Museum-Based Science |
The Minor Natural History involves the exploration of the natural world via specimen-based studies, object-oriented investigations and field studies. Museum collections are used to provide hands-on experience with real objects and specimens. The required course brings students to the Redpath Museum and other McGill natural science museums and exposes them to...
For more information, see Minor Natural History (24 credits).
