BIOL 379 - Today’s News in Biology

Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)

This course explores trending topics in the media that are related to biology. We examine how the topic is portrayed by different media sources, research the scientific literature to develop an independent understanding of the topic, and discuss related social and ethical issues. Possible topics may include: emergence of antibiotic resistance; probiotics; overfishing; sports-related head injuries; genetic engineering; climate change; degradation of natural ecosystems; emerging infectious diseases; vaccines. Ms. Hughey.

Prerequisites: two units of 200-level Biology.

Two 2-hour periods.