Biology 3
| Course Code | GS-382 |
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| Course Availability | Open |
| Description | Students who complete this course are prepared for college and university career programs requiring knowledge of more advanced biological concepts. The course examines the following:
- diversity of organisms on earth
- the newer classification schemes using genetic similarities
- interdependence between species
- the role of human activities in the holistic environment
- human genome project
- pros and cons of the use of biological and genetic applications for the advancement of society in medicine, industry, esthetics
- destruction and recovery of the earth's biodiversity
The material is taught in lecture mode with some laboratory exercises that require follow-up work at home over time. Students are expected to do a considerable amount of independent research in the library or on the internet.
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