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Natural Science Core Courses |
Each semester, the Biology Department offers several Natural Science core courses. These courses focus on specific topics within contemporary biology and are designed to place these topics into a broad social and historical context. For a further description of the Boston College Core Curriculum, please click here.
These courses are designed for students who are NOT majoring in biology or biochemistry.
FALL 2008 |
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BI-142, The Genetic Century - Prof. O'Connor |
BI-145, Ecology of a Dynamic Planet - Prof. Strauss
Time: Tues/Thur 4:30-5:45; Location: Devlin 008
At no time in history has the impact of humanity been more forceful on the biology of the earth. In a climate of global change, we are challenged to understand the dynamics of the living planet across all geospatial scales. In this course, we will investigate the ecological models that attempt to explain the forces that govern the interactions among individuals all the way to those that shape entire ecosystems. From the historical roots of ecology to the cutting edge, we will explore trophic dynamics, biodiversity, co-evolution and molecular ecology. Special discussion sections will be available to LSOE students.
SPRING 2009 |
| BI-145, The Genetic Century - Prof. Stellwagen Time: MWF at 10; Location: Higgins 300 Genetics is transforming life in the 21st century, from healthcare to the foods we eat to our understanding of evolution and biodiversity. This 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 this course include the genetic bases of disease and behavior, forensic uses of DNA, evolution, genetic engineering, genetically-modified crops and personalized medicine. |
CULTURAL DIVERSITY CORE |
In addition to the natural science core courses described above, the Biology Department offers a CULTURAL DIVERSITY core course (NOTE: this course will only count towards the Cultural Diversity Core Requirement and not the Natural Science Core Requirement).
| BI-224, Health & Science Education Disparities - Prof. Burgess Time: Tues/Thur 9-10:15; Location: TBD This is a policy course on the current status of African-Americans, Chicanos/Latinos and Native Americans in science. Topics such as health disparities, disparities in science education, Indigenous Peoples health, and the genome project will be discussed. The roles of historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic serving universities, and tribal colleges in addressing these topics will be covered. |
Please click on the following link to learn more about theBoston College Core Curriculum. |