BIOL107 - Perspectives in Genetics

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Perspectives in Genetics
BIOL 107 SP

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. However, these issues are not the primary focus of the course.

MAJOR READINGS

Rick Lewis HUMAN GENETICS, 7th edition

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three exams (one of which will be during the final exam period, but not comprehensive). Several short writing assignments.

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 requirements 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

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Donady,J. James

Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: HALL84;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major: X Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: X Jr. non-major: X SO: X FR: 20

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Ethical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning

FYI: FYI Seminar

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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006