Nature and Nurture: The Interplay of Genes and Environment
BIOL 318
Fall 2007
| Section:
01
|
| Crosslisting:
BIOL 518 |
| Certificates: Environmental Studies |
In this advanced seminar, we consider how genes and environment interact to shape the development and behavior of organisms, including humans. After an initial series of lectures and discussions on classic and current readings, the class will consist of in-depth student presentations and discussion. |
|
Essential Capabilities:
Speaking
Students prepare extensive oral presentations.
|
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
None |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: BIOL214 OR BIOL218 OR [BIOL254 or NS&B254] OR [BIOL224 or NS&B224] |
|
Fulfills a Requirement for: (BIOL)(CIVI-MN)(ENVS-MN)(ENVS)(STS) |
|
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Classic papers on gene/environment interaction by J.B.S. Haldane, R.C. Lewontin, H.F. Nijhout, and philosopher Russell Gray; current articles from the primary biological and medical literature on topics of students' choice.
|
Examinations and Assignments:
Major oral presentation and accompanying written assignment. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
The prerequisite is any course beyond Intro Biology (BIOL 181/182) in either development, behavior, genetics or evolution (e.g., BIOL 214, BIOL 218, NS&B 213, BIOL 224). However, students who have not taken BIOL 214 OR BIOL 218 OR BIOL 254 OR BIOL 224 should contact Professor Sultan for permission to obtain a pre-req override form. |
| Instructor(s): Sultan,Sonia Times: .M..... 06:30PM-09:30PM; Location: SHAN314; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 10 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 1 | | |
| Seats Available: -2 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 2 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
|
|