Legacy Course Catalog
BIOL 326 - Heredity: A Human Perspective
| Effectivity: | 08/20/2001 - Fall 2007 *** @ Purdue Fort Wayne Traditional |
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| Credits: | 3 |
| Instructional Types: | Lec |
| Usually Offered: | spr |
| Short Title: | Heredity:A Human Persp |
| Description: | Advances in genetics will be examined using diverse topics such as cloning and alteration of human genes and/or embryos, genetic screening and genetic manipulation of other organisms. Students will gain understanding of basic methods utilized by geneticists and learn to critically analyze published data. Reading the discussions related to ethical, social, political and economic issues will help assess the impact of current developments in genetics. Research on a selected topic leading to an oral presentation and a term paper will provide opportunities for synthesis. Some hands-on laboratory experience will also be an integral part of this course. Cannot be used as a group A or B elective for a biology major. |
| Department: | Biology |
| Credit By Exam: | NO |
| Repeatable Flag: | NO |
| Temporary Flag: | NO |
| Full Time Privilege Flag: | NO |
| Honors Flag: | NO |
| Variable Title Flag: | NO |
Fall 2007 *** indicates the course was still an active course and was transferred to the Banner Catalog effective Spring 2008. This course was not expired Fall 2007.
