BSC 36800 Biology in Society
In this discussion-based course, students will analyze current biology topics garnering media attention. Topics may include uses of stem cell technology, GMO safety for human and environmental health, child vaccination, human-caused climate change, and the efficacy and health consequences of popular diets. Students will practice critiquing both peer-reviewed journal articles and popular media sources like web-pages, magazine and newspaper articles, and videos to evaluate the validity of claims made in these publications.
Credits
2