BIO 3000 - Genetics and Human Issues (3) [GE 5D]

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. 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.

Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing; and completion of GE Areas 1 and 2, or Areas A and B4 are recommended.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once