BIOL318 - Nature and Nurture: The Interplay of Genes and Environment

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Academic Year 2005/2006

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

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 on the gene/environment interaction by J.B.S. Haldane, R.C. Lewontin, H.F. Nijhout, and philosopher Russell Gray; current articles from the primary biological and medical literature on topics of students' choice.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Major oral presentation and accompanying written assignment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

The prerequisite is any course in either development, behavior, genetics or evolution (e.g., Bio 241, Biol 221, Bio 349, Bio/NSB 213 or 224, etc). However, students who have not taken BIOL214 OR BIOL218 OR [BIOL254 or NS&B254] should obtain a prerequisite override form from the Registrar's Office prior to registering for the course.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: BIOL214 OR BIOL218 OR [BIOL254 or NS&B254]

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Sultan,Sonia

Times: .M..... 06:30PM-09:30PM; Location: SHAN314;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 12)

SR. major: 5 Jr. major: 5

SR. non-major: 1 Jr. non-major: 1 SO: 0 FR: 0

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Speaking

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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006