[Biology-U-L] New S07, Area C course: Concepts and Controversies in the Biological Sciences – EEMB 22

[Biology Undergraduate List]

Dear Bio majors. 

Many of you know Dr. Thomas Even as one of Biology's most popular 
instructors.  Did you also know he has received numerous campus teaching 
awards and has been nominated for a teaching award every year?  While 
you don't need any additional GE courses in Area C, you may have non-bio 
friends who are looking for an exciting GE course in biology.  Please 
let them know about this new course be offered by Dr. Thomas Even:  
*EEMB 22 - Concepts and Controversies in the Biological Sciences.*

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*_Concepts and Controversies in the Biological Sciences – EEMB 22_*

EEMB 22 explores areas of biology that encompass important political, 
economic, social and philosophical issues that are vital and relevant to 
humanity, both as a civilization and as a species. The course will 
introduce students to the principles of evolution as a foundation for 
understanding such topics as adaptation, physiology, and ecology, 
Lectures will illustrate central concepts, show how scientists approach 
basic questions, and provide students with the most current information 
on relevant and biologically based topics such as Evolution / Scientific 
Creationism, Sociobiology, Biotechnology, Right to life issues, Animal 
Rights, Aids and other epidemics, and Overpopulation. In lieu of 
Teaching Assistants merely reviewing lecture material, students will 
debate and argue through these topics in a series of novel discussion 
sections. Students will be encouraged to see the broader perspective and 
consider the multifaceted avenues in which an issue may be approached. 
Regardless of their particular areas of scholastic interest or career 
goals, this course will give undergraduate students a strong grasp of 
the issues underlying present and future biological concerns. A major 
course objective is to raise student awareness of the relationships of 
biology to other aspects of their lives and society and to give students 
sufficient information to make informed decisions about these issues as 
a member of an informed citizenry.  (The complete syllabus is attached.)

Thanks,

Pam Bayer
Bio Advising

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