Life Science 15 Life-Concepts & IssuesLecture 11:00-12:15 Tues & Thur Franz 1178Dr. C. F. Brunk - [email protected] LS3365A - Hours Wed. 1:30 -2:30Claire Narraway - [email protected] Kang - [email protected]"What is "HumanLife" Natures" DebatesWeek Lecture Date Topic Chapter Chapter1 1 5 Jan Overview 1 preface & 12 7 Jan Scientific Process2 3 12 Jan Genetics 5 & 6 24 14 Jan Molecular Biology3 5 19 Jan Human Genetics 7 3 & 4 16 21 Jan Individual Genetics4 7 26 Jan Natural Selection 8 & 10 5 & 6 28 28 Jan Origin of Life5 9 2 Feb Human Variation 9 74 Feb Midterm6 10 9 Feb Human Evolution 9 8 311 11 Feb Concept of Race7 12 16 Feb Population Growth 14 9 & 10 413 18 Feb Human Impact8 14 22 Feb Sociobiology 15 1115 23 Feb Reproductive Strategies9 16 2 Mar Energy Production 4 12 517 4 Mar Green/Gene Revolution10 18 9 Mar Biodiversity 16 1319 11 Mar ReviewFinal Monday 15 March 2010 11:30 AM -2:30 PMText BooksWhat is Life? A Guide to BiologyPhelan (Freeman)Human NaturesErhlich (Penguin Books)Readings from textsReading are assigned for the week"What is Life" will supplement the lectures and provide general background. The Chapter assignments are provided as a general guide, but relevant materialmay be found in various chapters. Students are responsible for material directlyrevelant to topics covered in lectures. A series of focusing questions covering the "Human Natures" assignmentare posted. At the beginning of the discussion section you will be asked to write an answer to one or more of the focusing questions. Discussion SectionThere will be a series of debates with 2 pro and 2 con participants for each "resolution".The discussion sections also afford an opportunity to ask questions on the material covered in lecture and to expand on these topics.EvaluationExaminationsMidterm 200 ptsFinal 400 ptsDiscussion SectionQuizzes 100 ptsDebate 200 ptsParticipation 100 ptsTotal 1000