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Academic Year 2003/2004
Perspectives in Genetics
BIOL 107 FA
This course will utilize a historical survey of milestones in the science of genetics that have brought us to a current era where genetics is involved in all aspects of our lives. In addition to learning the principles
of
genetics and the methods of analysis (classical and molecular), students will have an opportunity to discuss issues that genetics raises in ethics, politics and economics.
MAJOR READINGS
HUMAN GENETICS by Rikki Lewis
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Two exams (one of which will be during the final exam period, but not comprehensive). Several short writing assignments; several problem sets.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
A student should have completed one year of high school chemistry and one year of high school biology. The course may not be used to satisfy any requirement of the Biology, MB&B or NS&B majors. This course is not open
to students who have taken AP
Biology or another advanced level biology course in high school.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture/Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM BIOL
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004
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