BIO 300 - Genetics and Human Issues (4)

Nontechnical introduction to genetic principles with emphasis on humans. Topics include gene structure, function and regulation, hereditary diseases, genetic engineering, human genome, cloning, genetic technologies in medicine and agriculture, cancer, forensics, genetic fingerprinting, human behavior, ethical and social issues. Course fulfills GE Synthesis B5. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Open to all majors. Not for core or support credit for students with majors in the Biological Sciences Department.

Prerequisite(s): One GE course from each of the following Sub-areas: A1, A2, A3 and B1, B2, B4 (BIO 110/111L or BIO 115/115A/115L).
When Offered: F
Faculty: Kageyama, Troncale, Ewers