This course will explore and analyze many of the current issues and controversies that involve the various life sciences, with the goal of getting students to critically think about these issues, develop and defend personal positions, and understand the science behind them. The course is divided into four broad modules: the nature of science, health, society, & medicine, genetics & molecular biology, and environmental science & sustainability. It includes research, discussion, analysis, and presentations. Lecture, readings, discussions, and presentations. Students completing this course will earn three credits of Honors. Does not satisfy lab science requirements. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 and one semester of college biology.
Semester Offered
Fall
General Education Areas
Critical Think and Reasoning; Natural Science Reason Gen Ed