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MB&B157
Origins of Modern Life Science
MB&B157 SP
Next Offered in 9899 SP
The course will emphasize the nature of the development of
scientific thought including the revolutions that occurred
in the understanding of biochemistry, physiology, taxonomy,
genetics, and evolution with special emphasis on molecular
structure, proteins, enzymes, and the genetic material
(DNA).
MAJOR READINGS
Texts:
Asimov, HISTORY OF BIOLOGY
Haake, MOLECULAR BASIS OF LIVING SYSTEMS, 2ND ED. 42 Case
studies
Readings from: Ihde, DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN CHEMISTRY; Kuhn,
THE STRUCTURE OF SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTIONS; Mason, History of
the Sciences; Mayr, THE GROWTH OF BIOLOGICAL THOUGHT and
others.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Major Assignments: Two
papers, a mid-term exam, a final exam, one oral presentation
Students will be expected to do problems on molecular
structure in Haake, BIOCHEMICAL BASIS.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM MB&B
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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