BIOL 10000 - Topics in Biology

Course Credit: 1
(COMD, ENVS)
TOPICS IN BIOLOGY: The course focuses on a selected topic in biology in order to demonstrate fundamental principles of biology and/or how biology influences human society. The precise nature of the topic will vary from year to year, but in general will focus on a clearly defined topic in biology, often with some discussion of how the topic intersects with human society. Topics taught in the past have included the following: human inheritance, disease, tropical biology, neuroscience, human ecology, animal behavior, and insect biology. All sections of the course are suitable for non-science majors and will feature discussion and lecture formats. Annually [MNS]