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
8.3 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2021 In-Person
    Grade: A+

    Interesting topics and perspectives.

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2021 In-Person
    Grade: A+

    I really liked this class! Super informative and interesting

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2021 In-Person
    Grade: A+

    The lectures were engaging and informative. The topics covered in this class, especially with its focus on COVID-19, were very interesting. There's quite a bit of a workload with the bi-weekly reading/annotation and the group debate project that takes place in discussion sections. The Fall 2021 version of this class had take-home online midterms and finals, so I am not sure if they'd be as easy in future terms. However, I'd say you're guaranteed an A as long as you complete the given work and at least somewhat prepare for exams.

Course

Instructor
Aaron Panofsky et al.
Previously taught
21F 19F 18F
Formerly offered as
GE CLST M71A

Grading Information

  • Has a group project

  • Attendance not required

  • 1 midterm

  • Finals week final

  • 100% recommend the textbook