T3 414D - History and Philosophy of Genetics

Institution:

Ohio University-Main Campus

Subject:

Tier III

Description:

Genetics has played an important role in the development of medicine. Genetics has also been used in attempts to better society. To get a perspective on the ethical, social, and scientific issues raised by the development of genetics, we will discuss such topics as in vitro fertilization, surrogate motherhood, recombinant DNA, genetic counseling, the history of eugenics, and the attempt to formulate a logic for the scientific method. Prerequisites: SR ONLY & BOT 101 OR 110 OR BIOS 100 OR 103 OR 150 Credit Hours: 5 General Education Code: 3 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts. Note: Effective Summer Quarter 2010-11 (June 2011) any non-repeatable course may be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ohio.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 593-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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