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Academic Year 2002/2003

Genetics and Its Human Concerns
BIOL 101 SP

The focus of this course will be on applications of genetics to human life, specifically to reproduction, genetic diseases and food production. As we explore these topics, students will learn basic concepts in developmental biology, cell biology, genetics, and genomics. Case studies will be introduced to provide a context for understanding the research approaches used in cloning, gene therapy and genetically modified organism production. The scientific, ethical and social implications of these applications will be discussed. Students will take three exams and write two papers for this course.

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/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Eastman,Deborah A.G.   

Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: SCIE139

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 24)

SR. major:    Jr. major:

SR. non-major: 6   Jr. non-major: 6   SO: 6   FR: 6

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Writing, Focused Inquiry Course

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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