Biotechnology and Society

(Same as Society and Genetics M71A.) Lecture, three hours; discussion, two hours. Course M71A is enforced requisite to M71B, which is enforced requisite to M71CW. Limited to first-year freshmen. Exploration of methods, applications, and implications of biotechnology and of ethical, social, and political implications as well as biological underpinnings. P/NP or letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
10.0 / 10
Organization
10.0 / 10
Time
10-15 hrs/week
Overall
10.0 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    A very fun class, I really enjoyed it. There are weekly annotations due but it is still quite doable so I would recommend.

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    The class is a really helpful GE for all biology majors because the topics are relevant to what they want to pursue in the future.

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    lectures were good, homework was just busywork. midterm and final were easy, just study the slides and the “learning objectives”

Course

Instructor
Rensel, M.A. et al.
Previously taught
23F
Formerly offered as
GE CLST M71A

Grading Information

  • Has a group project

  • Attendance required

  • 1 midterm

  • Finals week final

  • 67% recommend the textbook

Previous Grades

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