Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2004
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UNIV 314 001 (CRN: 21813)
GENETICS
Long Title:
Department: University Courses
Instructors:
Meeting: 10:50AM - 12:05PM TR (23-AUG-2004 - 15-DEC-2004)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Section Max Enrollment: 500
Section Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 15-MAY-2024 9:25PM
Description: GENETICS: BIOLOGICAL, CULTURE-HISTORICAL, AND ETHICAL PERSPECTIVES
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The course uses an interdisciplinary perspective to examine the claims and counter-claims made regarding genetics and new technologies for identifying and manipulating genetic material. The course will cover biological basics of genes, DNA, and sequencing techniques; cultural and historical aspects to genetics, including essentialism and eugenics past and present; ethical issues arising from new genetic technologies; and policy issues. Not open to Freshmen.
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Also offered as ANTH 314 and BIOS 307.