Biology of Women
BIOL 148
Spring 2012
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01
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| Crosslisting:
FGSS 148 |
This course will cover a range of topics relating to biology of women, including sex determination, the X chromosome, menstruation and menopause, assisted reproductive technologies, gender differences in brain function, and aging. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Ethical Reasoning
Read about and apply ethical considerations to biological issues
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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 |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Angier, Natalie, WOMAN, AN INTIMATE GEOGRAPHY (ISBN 0-385-49841-1)
Skloot, R., THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS (ISBN:10:1400052173)
Sloane, Ethel, THE BIOLOGY OF WOMEN, 4th Ed. ISBN-10: 0766811425/ ISBN-13: 978-0766811423#
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Examinations and Assignments:
Midterm, final exam, paper, and group poster. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
TBA |
| Instructor(s): Grabel,Laura B. Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: SCIE121; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 50 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 13 | JR non-major: 12 | SO: 15 | FR: 10 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
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