BI 110 - Biology in Society

Institution:

Georgian Court University

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Description:

The primary focus of the course is the development of skills that will enable the student to think critically and evaluate the enormous amount of new information coming out of the biological sciences every year. Students will investigate issues of social importantance such as current issues in environmental biology, diet and nutrition, cancer, or evolution and use journal readings, text books, magazines, and other, similar resources to gain the necessary scientific background information to understand those issues. Students will be expected to take an active role in their learning by reading about the issues raised in the course beyond the materials presented in class and through participation in discussions both in class and in the course's discussion forum. 3 hours lecture, 3 credits. Offered as needed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.georgian.edu

Phone Number:

(732) 987-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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