AIDS and Other Emerging Diseases

BIOLOGY 154

Explores the interaction of biology and culture in creating and defining diseases through an investigation of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and other emerging diseases: molecular biology; biology of transmission and infection; the role of people and culture in the evolution of infectious diseases; reasons for the geographic variations in disease. The inductive-deductive methodology of science is both used to develop and test hypotheses as well as examined itself as an analytical tool. Intended for nonmajors.
Curriculum Codes
  • STS
  • NS
Cross-Listed As
  • GLHLTH 154
  • ICS 103
Typically Offered
Spring Only