BIOL V18 - HUMAN HEREDITY 3 Units
Recommended preparation: BIOL V01-V01L or BIOL V04
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of modern genetics
and evolutionary theory with specific reference to the human being. Through
the study of the mechanisms of human inheritance, the origin and nature
of human differences will be examined. Social, political and psychological
ramifications of the biological laws governing heredity and organic evolution
will be emphasized.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Biol 18. Same as BIOT V18. Transfer credit:
CSU; UC.