SW 243 - Biological Weapons

Institution:

DePaul University

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Description:

Biological weapons turn the remarkable progress of medical science into an emerging global threat that poses the policy dilemma of whether to disarm or defend against them. In this course, students will be introduced to normal anatomy and physiology and the technologies that help to understand human function. We will explore biological, medical, historical, ethical and environmental issues to understand the past, present and future of this method of warfare through lectures, team presentations, discussion, readings and individual research projects. Pre-1999 Competencies: PW-4, PW-E, PW-B. BA-1999 Competencies: S-2-A, S-3-A, S-3-B Faculty: Gary M. Kohn, M.D.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depaul.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 362-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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