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Academic Year 2005/2006

Foundations of Modern Sciences
MB&B 157 FA

The course will emphasize the nature of the development of scientific thought by examination of the foundations for revolutions that occurred in the understanding of astronomy, anatomy, genetics, evolution, medicine, molecular structure, biochemistry and DNA.

MAJOR READINGS

Asimov, A SHORT HISTORY OF BIOLOGY
Asimov, THE GENETIC CODE
Goldsmith, THE ROAD TO PENICILLIN
Haake, NOT ONLY REVOLUTIONS
Haake, NATURE'S LEGOLAND
Watson, THE DOUBLE HELIX
Young, THE DISCOVERY OF EVOLUTION

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Major Assignments: Exams, take home problem sets, short essays, quizzes.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM MB&B    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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