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BISSTS 231 Genes, Genomes and Heredity (5) SSc/NSc
Explores basic concepts of heredity, including DNA structure and function, Mendel's rules of inheritance, and human genetic diseases. Goals include understanding current issues in the field, including genetic screening and testing, DNA fingerprinting and forensic analysis, the genetic basis of cancer, and genetically modified organisms. Offered: jointly with B BIO 231.
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BISSTS 232 Embryos, Genes and Reproductive Technology (5) SSc/NSc
Explores human reproduction, embryonic development, and genetic technology. Explores the increasing use of technology used in reproduction and related issues (e.g. in vitro fertilization, genetic selection of embryos, cloning, stem cells). Offered: jointly with B BIO 232.
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BISSTS 307 Science, Technology, and Society (5) SSc
Presents concepts and theories used to investigate the creation, application, and governance of science and technology. Addresses the nature of scientific and technological knowledge, social construction of science and technology, democracy and science, and public understanding.
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BISSTS 355 History of Science and Technology (5) SSc
Introduces the historical development of science and technology and their interaction with social, cultural, and political forces across time and space.
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BISSTS 397 Topics in Science, Technology, and Society (5, max. 15) SSc
Examines a topic, theme, or problem at the intersection of science, technology, and society.
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BISSTS 420 Race, Gender, Science, and Medicine (5) SSc, DIV
Focuses on the interplay between science, technology, and medicine on the one hand, and race, gender, and sexuality on the other. Discusses how cultural ideas about race, gender, and sexuality influence knowledge and knowledge production as well as how scientific claims and technological developments influence cultural understandings of race, gender, and sexuality.
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BISSTS 497 Advanced Topics in Science, Technology, and Society (5, max. 15) SSc
Advanced study of a specific topic, or problem at the intersection of science, technology, and society.
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