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3.00 Credits
Study of the ethical and legal dilemmas created by recent advances in biotechnology. Focus on the question of what direction the law should take, specifically in the areas of patent, family, and criminal law. Exploration of the struggle between the Christian worldview, these rapid changes in science, and society’s resolution of the questions these changes produce.
Prerequisite:
Laboratory Science (D) course; Mathematics (M) course. - continued from previous page -
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of the history, biology, and social and global impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic since discovery of the human immunodeficiency virus in 1983. Evaluation of technological advances that have generated anti-retroviral therapies, technological challenges that have prevented vaccine development, and social factors related to availability of medical treatment.
Prerequisite:
Laboratory Science (D) course; Mathematics (M) course.
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3.00 Credits
Basic scientific principles underlying nuclear fission and fusion, along with a survey of the history of nuclear weapons and reactors from 1935 to the present. Topics include weapon construction and design, delivery systems, and nuclear deterrence, along with current arms reduction agreements and waste problems.
Prerequisite:
Laboratory Science (D) course; Mathematics (M) course.
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3.00 Credits
A consideration of the use and management of natural resources and their impact on society and vice versa. Primary resources considered include forests, agricultural land, and geologic/ mineral resources. Global Postitioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies are spotlighted as key management tools.
Prerequisite:
Laboratory Science (D) course; Mathematics (M) course.
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3.00 Credits
Advances in DNA technology have led to the sequencing of whole genomes, including the human genome, and to a revolution in science. Questions of this course include: "What is this technology?", "How does it work?", and "What does it mean to you and me?" Applications related to diabetes, cancer, forensics, genetic engineering, and the nature of life itself are discussed.
Prerequisite:
Laboratory Science (D) course; Mathematics (M) course.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of contemporary technologies and studies of brain structure and function and their relation to cognitive abilities and emotion. Introduction to modern technologies of brain mapping such as MRI, PET, and CAT Scans. Combines neuroscience, philosophy of self, psychology, linguistics, and sociobiology.
Prerequisite:
Laboratory Science (D) course; Mathematics (M) course.
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3.00 Credits
Travels to the Philippines and Hawaii to study exotic coral reefs and associated environmental issues. Coral reefs worldwide are currently subject to severe anthropogenic stress. Allows students to get in the water to see reefs firsthand, to explore the science and human technology relating to coral reefs, and meet individuals who are working to address environmental problems.
Prerequisite:
Laboratory Science (D) course; Mathematics (M) course. (Carries cross-credit in biology and environmental studies.)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the roles that biology, chemistry, physics, and psychology play in criminal investigations. Discovery, identification, and comparison of physical evidence using various current techniques. Discussion of the processes and limitations of scientific knowledge. Prerequisites: Laboratory Science (D) Course; Mathematics (M) course.
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of ideologies of disability including medical, moral, rehabilitative, and minority approaches. Identification of the social, economic, religious, and other barriers faced by people with disabilities. International perspectives on disability, as well as the concept of a "disability culture." Experiential learning components included.
Prerequisite:
[GES130; Contemporary Western Life and Thought (L) course; World Cultures (U) course] or [GES246; World Cultures (U) course].
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3.00 Credits
Biotechnology, or the production of technology through the manipulation of biological systems, influences many areas of our lives. Applications of biotechnology such as drug production, human cloning, gene therapy, stem cells, reproductive technologies, and their impact on society are examined.
Prerequisite:
Laboratory Science (D) course; Mathematics (M) course.
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