01:556:101Studies in Biomedical Sciences (3) Lectures and laboratory in microbiology including basic morphology, physiology, and genetics of bacteria and viruses, with an introduction to human pathogens. Experience in a clinical department and participation in biomedical research and seminars. Lec. 2 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Open only to students in the biomedical careers program. Prerequisites: One year of college, including one term of college biology or chemistry, and one term of college math. Enrollment by permission only. Offered only during summer term.

01:556:140The Greenhouse Effect (3) Physical and chemical bases of the "greenhouse effect" and its global impact: biological, climatic, economic, and political. Reducing the emission of "greenhouse" gases; nuclear energy and other alternative energy sources. Lec. 2 hrs., lab. 1.5 hrs. For nonscience majors; not for major credit in science and engineering. Credit not given for both this course and 01:160:140 or 01:450:140 or 01:750:140.

01:556:201Studies in Biomedical Sciences (3) Introductory biochemistry emphasizing major classes of biomolecules, intermediary metabolism, and gene expression. Selected laboratory projects in bacterial physiology and molecular biology. Instruction in organic chemistry also available where needed. Research/clinical seminars required. Lec. 2 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Open only to students in the biomedical careers program. Prerequisites: Two years of college; two terms of college chemistry; two terms in one of the following areas: college biology, organic chemistry, or physics. Enrollment by permission only. Offered only during summer term.

01:556:220Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society (3) Development of sciences and technologies; shifting relations with economics, politics, religion, and philosophy; ways of understanding contemporary public issues. Prerequisite: See program director for details.

01:556:301Independent Study in Biomedical Sciences (3) Lectures and student seminars in experimental genetics; MCAT preparation; required participation in research/clinical seminars; independent research projects with biomedical scientists, culminating in formal student presentations at a public symposium. Lec. 1 hr., lab. 6 hrs. Open only to students in the biomedical careers program. Prerequisites: Three years of college; two terms of college chemistry; two terms of college biology; one term of college calculus; four terms of advanced courses in science, math, statistics, or computer science. Enrollment by permission only. Offered only during summer term.

01:556:404Topics in Science, Technology, and Society (1) Discussion and reading about selected topics in science, technology, and society. Enables students to integrate the variety of perspectives acquired while completing the minor. Prerequisite: Completion of all other science, technology, and society minor requirements or permission of the program director or a program adviser. Open only to students in the science, technology, and society minor.

01:556:493,494Independent Study (3,3) By permission.

01:556:499FAS Dean's Honor Seminar (3) Interdisciplinary honors seminar offered by a distinguished faculty member. Prerequisite: Enrollment in a college Honors Program. Selection for admission is competitive.