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MB&B157
Origins of Modern Life Sciences
MB&B157 FA
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 25 | 6 | Times: M.W.... 1:10PM-2:30PM; | No | No |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:30 EDT 1999
)
The course will emphasize the nature of the development of
scientific thought including the revolutions that occurred
in the understanding of biochemistry, physiology, genetics,
and evolution with special emphasis on molecular structure,
proteins, enzymes, and the genetic material DNA.
MAJOR READINGS
Texts:
Asimov, HISTORY OF BIOLOGY
Singer, 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: A
mid-term exam, a final exam, one oral presentation, a paper,
and problem assignments.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM MB&B
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Haake, P
- Times: M.W.... 1:10PM- 2:30PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 3, Fr: 4
- Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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