Topic: 21st Century Medicine: Experiments, Ethics, and Issues
| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10:00am-11:15am | TuTh | 1462 Clifton Rd 101 | Barry Yedvobnick. | FSEM. | 4 | 12636 | TBA. |
This course does NOT count toward the Biology major.
How are the human genome sequence, recombinant DNA, and mammalian cloning methods influencing the next generation of medicine? How will genetic disease be diagnosed and treated using this new information? Are gene therapy clinical trials worth the risks? Can human stem cells reverse spinal cord injury? Should there be restrictions on stem cell experimentation? Should fear of human cloning impact therapeutic cloning? Why are HIV and malaria such difficult global health issues? These are representative topices that will be addressed in this class.
After several lecture and instructor-led class discussions, the class will be largely based on student presentations and discussions. A major goal of this class is to have students learn to give an oral presentation. A strong interest and background in Biology is recommended.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- Literature reviews and Web materials.
The schedule of courses on O.P.U.S. is the official listing of courses, including days and times they meet and the General Education Requirements they satisfy. Students should use course descriptions as general guidelines. Course requirements, grading details, book lists, and syllabi are subject to change.