Biology and Chemistry in the Modern World: A Survey of Drugs and Disease
MB&B 119
Fall 2011
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01
02
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| Crosslisting:
CHEM 119 |
This course will cover a wide range of topics of current interest that are at the intersection of biology and chemistry. In particular, the molecular basis of issues related to drugs and disease will form a focus of the course. Topics to be discussed will include psychoactive and performance-enhancing drugs, mad cow, cancer, viral and bacterial diseases, and the chemistry of foods. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM CHEM |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Handouts
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Examinations and Assignments:
There will be three class exams, and a non-cumulative final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
The course falls within the general education framework, and students need not be science majors or have a substantial background in chemistry or biology. This course is designed to be a good option whereby non-science majors can fulfill their NSM general education expectations. |
| Instructor(s): McAlear,Michael A. Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: SCIE309; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 9 | FR: 10 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): McAlear,Michael A. Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: SCIE141; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 9 | FR: 10 |
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