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The Biological Perspective

Spring 2009 - MCB 98/198 - Units: 1

Shortcuts:     decal.org/940     decal.org/biop

This course examines various controversial issues facing modern biological sciences. Each week, two main speakers will debate about opposing sides of a given issue. The class will then determine which approach is more valid.

The five branches of biology that we will explore in this course are:

*Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
*Cell and Developmental Biology
*Genetics and Genomes
*Immunology and Pathogenesis
*Neurobiology

Possible debate topics include abortion, pre-embryonic research, surrogacy, infertility treatments, euthanasia, gene therapy, organ donations, prescription drugs, medical nanotechnology, genetic engineering, laboratory test animals, and incorporating neurology data into the legal system.

Enrollment Info:

The class is limited to 20 students. If you are interested in taking this course, please e-mail us with your full name, grade level, and up to three branches of biology you would like to explore. You will receive a reply with the course control number and instructions on how to enroll.

*No prior debate experience is required.

Course Contact: biop.decal AT gmail.com

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. David Drubin

 

SectionFacilitatorsSizeLocationTimeStartsStatusCCNs
10Tzu Lu Lin
Dayoung Park
Nhi To
20183 DwinelleM 6-7open

 

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Syllabus: BIOP Syllabus 09.docDec 1648kbWord Doc (Viewer)View Download
   

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