BIOL 107
Spring 2009
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01
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This course will utilize a historical survey of milestones in the science of genetics that have brought us to a current era where genetics is involved in all aspects of our lives. In addition to learning the principles of genetics and the methods of analysis (classical and molecular), students will have an opportunity to discuss issues that genetics raises in ethics, politics, and economics. However, these issues are not the primary focus of the course. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Ethical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning
Genetic analysis utilizes mathematical and statistical methods. The course includes several opportunities for discussion in which students read and discuss the ethical issues associated with several areas of genetics.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM BIOL |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 | | Special Attributes: FYI |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Rick Lewis HUMAN GENETICS, 8th edition
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Examinations and Assignments:
Three exams (one of which will be during the final exam period, but not comprehensive). Several short writing assignments. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
THIS COURSE IS NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE TAKEN AP BIOLOGY OR ANOTHER ADVANCED LEVEL BIOLOGY COURSE IN HIGH SCHOOL. A student should have completed one year of high school chemistry and one year of high school biology. The course may not be used to satisfy any requirements of the Biology, MB&B or NS&B majors. |
| Instructor(s): Donady,J. James Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: SCIE137; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: -2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: X | FR: 20 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 3 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
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