Not for credit toward major. An interesting way to get informed about biotechnology and science that will affect your life. Topics include, the language of DNA, stem cells and human cloning, the genetic code and causes of genetic disorders, testing for genetic disorders, the human genome project, DNA fingerprinting and justice, pharmacogenomics and designer drugs, bio-history: revisiting evolution with biotechnology, genes and behavior, and other life-science topics that will affect living in the 21st century. Prerequisites: None. (Gen. Ed. BS)

Modern techniques in experimental biochemistry and molecular biology. Experiments include enzymology, protein purification, and gene expression and organization. Methods include spectrophotometry, polymerase chain reaction, DNA cloning, electrophoresis, protein detection by immunoblot, RNA hybridization, and computer analysis of DNA and protein sequence data. Manipulation of animal, plant, yeast, and bacterial systems. This course is Part I of the Junior Year Writing Requirement for Biochem majors.