BI 142 The Genetic Century (Spring: 3)
Satisfies Natural Science Core Requirement
Genetics is transforming life in the twenty-first century, from health care
to the foods we eat to our understanding of evolution and biodiversity.
The course will provide students with a basic understanding of how information
is encoded in genes and how that information is transmitted between generations
and expressed during development and disease. Topics covered in the course
include the genetic bases of disease and behavior, forensic uses of DNA,
evolution, genetic engineering, genetically modified crops, and personalized
medicine. This course is designed for students who are not majoring in biology
or biochemistry.
Clare O'Connor
Last Updated: 01-FEB-12