Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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BIOS 370 001 (CRN: 23143)
CURRENT HEALTH POLICY
Long Title: CURRENT BIOSCIENCES AND HEALTH POLICY TOPICS
Department: Biosciences
Instructors:
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:45PM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: (BIOS 101 OR BIOS 201) OR BIOS 122
Section Max Enrollment: 15
Section Enrolled: 15
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 20
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 19
Waitlisted: 3 (Max 198)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 24-NOV-2025 5:23PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: Public policy shapes research and healthcare determine what can and cannot be done. Bioscience and health research also can be used to develop and shape evidence-based public policy. Students will learn how to analyze the diverse ways policy is developed and enacted at local, state, national and international levels. Cross-list: BIOS 670. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BIOS 370 if student has credit for BIOS 670.