An introduction to normative theory and the major ethical issues arising from recent advances in biotechnology and genetics. Evolution Examination of the concepts and critical issues concerning organic evolution, including the origins and maintenance of biological diversity, punctuated equilibrium theory, sociobiology, and molecular evolution. Biology 91 or permission of instructor. Cell Biology Study of the function and assembly of cellular organelles and the signal pathways that control cellular proliferation. An introduction to the concepts and practical methods used in the field of molecular biology.
Lectures focus on critical reading and evaluation of original journal publications.
This course emphasizes techniques for the analysis of DNA and the construction and manipulation of recombinant DNA molecules. Laboratory meets twice each week. Lectures will discuss the scientific basis for the lab methods, and the manner in which these methods can be applied in biomedical research and the biotechnology industry. Biology 175 recommended. Biology of Aging Analysis of the human aging process.