Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2005-2006
UNIV 314 - GENETICS
Long Title: GENETICS: BIOLOGICAL, CULTURE-HISTORICAL, AND ETHICAL PERSPECTIVES
Department: University Courses
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Description: 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. Cross-list: ANTH 314, BIOS 307.