BILD 20. Human Genetics in Modern Society (4 units)
Link to catalog page: https://catalog.ucsd.edu/courses/BIOL.html#bild20
Description
Fundamentals of human genetics and introduction to modern genetic technology such as gene cloning and DNA finger printing. Applications of these techniques, such as forensic genetics, genetic screening, and genetic engineering. Social impacts and ethical implications of these applications. This course is designed for nonbiology students and does not satisfy a lower-division requirement for any biology major. Open to nonbiology majors only. Note: Students may not receive credit for BILD 20 after receiving credit for BICD 100.
Prerequisite courses
BILD 20 has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
No courses have BILD 20 as a prerequisite.