Study of biological issues that impact you and your surroundings. Topics include human population growth, genetic engineering, disease and the environment. Biology and Society will provide students with an understanding of biological concepts that apply to their lives and impact the decisions they face in life. Course involves interpretation of science and scientific research in a cultural setting. Having high school biology would help.
Exemplary participation can raise the final grade.
Requires students to reason critically, solve problems scientifically, and construct clear logical arguments. Exams are short answer essay or simple problems. Fairly extensive reading. Over 150 demonstrations will be presented to help students discover soem of the important concepts in chemistry. The historical development of some concepts will be included.