Sep 27, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2009-10 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2009-10 [Archived Catalog]

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T3 414D - History and Philosophy of Genetics


Genetics has played an important role in the development of medicine. Genetics has also been used in attempts to better society. To get a perspective on the ethical, social, and scientific issues raised by the development of genetics, we will discuss such topics as in vitro fertilization, surrogate motherhood, recombinant DNA, genetic counseling, the history of eugenics, and the attempt to formulate a logic for the scientific method.
Prerequisites: SR ONLY & BOT 101 OR 110 OR BIOS 100 OR 103 OR 150

Credit Hours: 5General Education Code: T3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.



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