Special Topics in Biology
Special areas of study outside the usual curriculum, that vary each time the course is offered.
Outcomes: Students will master a unique topic in biology.
Special areas of study outside the usual curriculum, that vary each time the course is offered.
Outcomes: Students will master a unique topic in biology.
In this course, we will focus on the present and emerging threats to global civilization specifically those that relate to biological science. These include bioterrorism, naturally emerging viral and microbial pathogens, antimicrobial-resistant organism, genetically modified organisms (including humans), and human-driven impacts on the ecosystem. Each of these topics will be covered in detail along with the specific challenges they pose and the current solutions to each that are being developed.
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