BIOL1020 Current Topics in Biology (Goal 3 & 9)

This course is designed for students who do not plan to major in science. The primary, organizing themes of the course are centered upon learning the basic concepts and theories of life science integrated with issues of current interest and analyzing the current issues from the perspective of ethical and civic responsibility. Biological concepts and theories included in the course are the scientific method, biological molecules, cell biology, evolution, classification, genomics and genetics, ecology and environmental issues, and emerging infectious diseases.

MnTC (Goals 3/NS and 9/EC); (3 Cr - 3 lect, 0 lab)