This was a pretty light schedule leaving me lots of free time to work at the Music Library and study. This particular semester was a bit more intense as there were 5 classes, each with a section, and there was just plain more reading. One of the best courses I have ever taken at Cornell, Human Genetics is taught by Prof. Calvo, who is an excellent lecturer and an extremely kind person. She takes the time to answer any questions about the material in such a way that you become more enlightened. Lectures focus on the science of genetics.
Sections focus primarily on the social implications of genetics and technology.
Controversies over eugenics and abortions were discussed in sections among other comtemporary topics. The lectures and the sections were both exciting and interesting. This may have to do with the fact that genetics is my favorite topic within biology next to behavior. Readings are the main source of test materials, but the lectures are worth going to most of the time. This class is also the only one at Cornell where the instructor actually try to make things comfortable for you during the final.