3.00 Credits
This course focuses on three key areas of 21st century science education: biotechnology, bioinformatics, and bioethics. The course is designed to introduce students to each of these areas through didactic instruction, the use of clinical case studies, laboratory, and computer activities. Lab work includes techniques and analysis of results in cytogenetics, molecular and biochemical genetics. Computer activities include the use of NCBI databases, UCSC Genome Browser, and Protein Data Bank. Ethical, legal, and social implications are woven throughout the clinical cases and provide the basis for group discussions. Prerequisite(s): BA or BS in Biology or Chemistry, or permission of the instructor. Biology 612 is recommended. Three semester hours.