Biology, Bioethics and Law

Overview

Subject area

BIO

Catalog Number

50

Course Title

Biology, Bioethics and Law

Description

Basic concepts on structure and function of the human body in conjunction with legal definitions and decisions, and ethical interpretations concerning biological/medical technology. Course includes material on contraception and sterilization, abortion, genetics, DNA manipulations, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, surrogate motherhood, death and dying, human experimentation, organ transplantation.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Laboratory

Hours

2

Name

Lecture

Hours

2

Requisites

010715

Course Schedule