BIOL 101 - Genetics-Human Aspects*Z

Institution:

Ferris State University

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Description:

College: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Biology Credit Hours: 4 This course has a lecture with 3 hours. This course has a lab with 2 hours. The emphasis is fundamental genetic principles and concepts and how these apply to individuals within our culture and society as a whole. Topics include transmission of inherited traits, chromosomal abnormalities, gene structure and function, genes in populations and genetic implications of cancer, genetic engineering, evolution, eugenics and bioethics. Designed for nonscience majors; not applicable to the applied biology major. This course meets General Education requirements: Scientific Understanding, Lab. Typically Offered Fall, Spring, Summer

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ferris.edu/

Phone Number:

(231) 591-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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