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Academic Year 2002/2003


Nature and Nurture: The Interplay of Genes and Environment
BIOL 318 SP

Crosslistings:
BIOL 518

In this advanced seminar, we consider how genes and environment interact to shape the development and behavior of organisms, including humans. After an initial series of lectures and discussions on classic and current readings, the class will consist of in-depth student presentations and discussion.

MAJOR READINGS

Classic papers by J.B.S. Haldane, R.C. Lewontin and others including contemporary philosophers of biology; current articles from the primary biological and medical literature on topics of students' choice.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Oral presentation and accompanying written assignment.

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.

The instructor of this course will not be using the on-line wait list. If you are interested in this course, please contact the instructor directly.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: BIOL349 OR (BIOL207 AND BIOL224) OR (BIOL207 AND BIOL241)

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Sultan,Sonia   
Times: ..T.... 01:10PM-04:00PM;     Location: HALL230
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 12)
SR. major: 3   Jr. major: 3
SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: X   FR: X

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Speaking
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Last Updated on MAR-18-2003


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