Fall, spring, and summer. Prerequisite, faculty recommendation. Offered to seniors for more detailed and comprehensive exposure to unifying principles in Biology. Discussions and analyses of selected topics by students. Three seminar hours a week.
Introductory biology is recommended.
The illnesses and infirmities of mankind have resulted in personal tragedies, scientific puzzles, and regional disasters. The biological basis, cultural associations and medical responses to major health problems from ancient times to the present will be considered. Prerequisite, permission of the staff. Extensive and intensive reading of the literature of a specific biological field directed by an appropriate member of the faculty. Written reports on the readings, or a literature review paper will be required.