BIO 108 - Human Genome Project

Institution:

Westminster College - Pennsylvania

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Description:

Our world is increasingly influenced by scientific discoveries and applications of the Human Genome Project. The primary objectives of this course are to provide college students with a fundamental understanding of scientific technologies and concepts underlying the genetic research and to make students aware of the ethical, social, and legal implications of this extraordinary event. Students will also develop an appreciation for the types of questions that science can and cannot answer using the scientific approach. During laboratory sessions, students will study the inheritance patterns of humans and other organisms, extract DNA from their own cells, analyze their DNA using a variety of genetic techniques and participate in a mock trial. Prerequisite: none.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminster.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 946-8761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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