Biological Sciences 301 - Regenerative Medicine/Bioethic

What is regenerative medicine? What is the science that drives new medical therapies using stem cells? We will study the biology of adult, embryonic, and induced pluripotent stem cells, as well as the legal, ethical, and moral implications of using these cells in medical therapies. Each member of the class will participate in a staged debate on these issues for an introductory biology class. Pending funding, we may travel to Washington, D.C. to attend a meeting of the Commission on Bioethics.

Prereq: Biological Sciences 220 and instructor permission.