LAN320 Human Genome

Students learn about the Human Genome Project and consider its impact on health care and biomedical sciences. Ethical implications and societal issues regarding this knowledge base are considered along with the science and technology behind its meaning and acquisition. Students will sample publicly accessible databases in guided explorations. They will use resources appropriate to life-long learning about health and science in the post-genomic era. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 General Biology, LAN215 Issues in Biology, equivalent course, of instructor permission 2-4 quarter hours

Distribution

GenEd-Life Science