Biology 102: Human Biology – A Case Studies Approach
In this course, emphasis is placed upon understanding the interaction between science and biotechnology and the social and philosophical implications of its implementation as public policy. By intimately exploring a small number of diverse biological case studies, we hope to foster a greater understanding of science and its impact on contemporary society. Additionally, we hope to enhance the awareness of, and respect and appreciation, for the ideas of others within the larger world community.
The primary tool of this approach will be reading and writing related skills. (Basic computational skills [placement level R or Mathematics 075] will aid student comprehension of the concepts presented in the course.) With these skills in mind, we will attempt to expose students to critical thinking, writing, oral expression and teamwork. Students will be taught to recognize the problems of data-gathering, interpretation and presentation. They will be expected to illustrate their ability to view issues from multiple sides, weigh evidence objectively and develop valid arguments.
| Teaching in Winter 2010 | Teaching in Autumn 2009 |
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Mr. Adam Andrews
Dr. John N. ReeveArchaea are prokaryotes, many of which are unusual and live in extreme environments, such as the boiling water surrounding volcanic vents, in saturated salt solutions, and in the complete absence of oxygen. We are investigating the molecular biology of methane-producing Archaea that grow at temperatures up to 98°C. We have the sequenced the genome of a thermophilic methanogen and discovered that the expression of many genes involved in methane biosynthesis is regulated by environmental hydrogen availability. We are now determining, at the molecular level, how hydrogen… more. Dr. Thomas Santangelo |
Mr. Adam Andrews
Dr. John N. ReeveArchaea are prokaryotes, many of which are unusual and live in extreme environments, such as the boiling water surrounding volcanic vents, in saturated salt solutions, and in the complete absence of oxygen. We are investigating the molecular biology of methane-producing Archaea that grow at temperatures up to 98°C. We have the sequenced the genome of a thermophilic methanogen and discovered that the expression of many genes involved in methane biosynthesis is regulated by environmental hydrogen availability. We are now determining, at the molecular level, how hydrogen… more. Mr. Michael Sovic |
