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This course, one of a series in the Science Writing Program, 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, and 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 T A sessions is mandatory. The level of the course is designed to be suitable both for nonmajors as well as prospective and current science majors.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM CHEM Grading Mode: Student Option
Prerequisites: NONE
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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