BIO 3000 - Genetics and Human Issues (3)

Nontechnical introduction to genetic principles with emphasis on humans. Topics include hereditary diseases; gene structure, function and regulation; genetic engineering; human genome; cancer; cloning; genetic technologies in medicine; forensics, and agriculture; genetic fingerprinting, ethical and social issues. Course fulfills GE Synthesis B5.

Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Standing; and Lower division GE requirements in Areas A and B.
GE Area(s): B5
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Note(s): For non-biology majors.May be used as approved elective, but not for required upper division credit by students with majors in the Biological Sciences Department.