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Academic Year 2003/2004

Human Cloning
BIOL 108 SP

The prospect of cloning a human took a step closer to reality with the cloning of Dolly and other mammals. We will examine the motives of scientists in cloning animals (from mice to humans) and the potential use for these clones. We'll cover some basic developmental and reproductive biology as well as social and ethical considerations.

MAJOR READINGS

CLONE, by Gina Kolata
CLONES, GENES AND IMMORTALITY: ETHICS AND THE GENETIC REVOLUTION, by John Harris
Selections from the original scientific literature

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly homework, group project, final exam.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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