BIS 104◊ Issues in Modern Biology

4 credits

Lab course emphasizes the study of the human organism with special consideration of new discoveries in biology and medicine, their implications and their impact on society. Topics -covered include the nature of cancer, human heredity and reproduction, the basis of human behavior, organ transplantation and artificial organs, nutrition and exercise, human immune function and biological hazards in the environment.

Lecture: 3 hours

Laboratory: 3 hours — IAI: L1 904L

(course fee required)