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Genetics in Human Affairs

Course Course Title Class Lab/ Shop Clinical/ Co-op Credit
BIO 150 Genetics in Human Affairs 3 0 0 3
Prerequisites: BIO 110 or BIO 111
Corequisites: None
Effective Term: Summer 1997

This course describes the importance of genetics in everyday life. Topics include the role of genetics in human development, birth defects, cancer and chemical exposure, and current issues including genetic engineering and fertilization methods. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the relationship of genetics to society today and its possible influence on our future. This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

2014FA - New Course (S12454)