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CHEM348
Perspectives of Science: DNA Structure
CHEM348 FA
Next Offered in 9798 FA
This course treats the origins, growth and development of
DNA structure and the implications thereof as a case study
in 20th century science. "Structure" is considered in the
broadest possible sense, from the double helix at the
molecular level to the sequence of human genome. The
requisite science background will be introduced in a series
of videos at the beginning of the semester. The course will
involve readings of historical accounts, personal memoirs,
interviews, essays and writing in various of these literary
genres. The class will be conducted in an interactive,
discussion-based, seminar mode and is designated as a
special emphasis on writing course. Regular attendance at
classes and TA sessions is mandatory. The level of the
course is designed to be suitable both for mon-majors as
well as prospective and current science majors.
This course is the Fall 94 offering of the Science Writing
Program.
MAJOR READINGS
Shapiro, R.,THE HUMAN BLUEPRINT (Main text)
Crichton, M., JURASSIC PARK
Levine, J. and Suzuki, D., THE SECRET OF LIFE: REDESIGNING
THE LIVING WORLD (Text and video, WGBH Educational
Foundation)
Watson, J.D., THE DOUBLE HELIX (Norton Critical Edition)
Sayre, A., ROSALIND FRANKLIN AND DNA (Norton)
Crick, F.H.C., WHAT MAD PURSUIT (Basic Books)
Judson, H.F., THE EIGHTH DAY OF CREATION (Touchstone)
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Four 5-page writing exercises
in various genres (short story, interview, literary essay)
will be assigned on a two-week write and revise cycle. A
one-month term project will be due at the end of the
semester. There will be a final examination.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This course
satisfies the NSM requirement. Students are asked to confer
with the instructor before registration. Although this is
essentially an NSM general education course, science majors
are welcome to register.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Workshop
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM CHEM
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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