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Academic Year 2001/2002

Human Biology
BIOL 103 FA

This course deals with the functional organization of the human body, and the origin and impact of humans in a global context. Different integrated systems such as the digestive, neuromuscular, reproductive and immunological systems will be studied from the anatomical level to the molecular level, and health issues related to each system will be identified. Certain health issues such as Cancer, AIDS and Alzheimer's Disease will be considered in greater detail. The course will explore issues at the interface of biological research, personal ethics, and public policy; issues such as use of genetically modified agricultural products, potential of gene therapy, new reproductive technologies including cloning, and government support of stem cell researc h

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM BIOL    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Wolfe,Jason S.   

Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM;     Location: HALL84

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 32)

SR. major:    Jr. major:

SR. non-major: 8   Jr. non-major: 8   SO: 8   FR: 8

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Ethical Reasoning, Writing

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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