PS 412

Fall 2008 All Classes

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Genetics and Politics

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Study of the relationship between political science, law, and biology. Two issues covered are (a) To what extent are social attitudes and behaviors a function of genetic neurophysiological causes? (b) given man�s newfound ability to alter our species� genetic makeup, to what extent should government regulate this kind of research? Advanced knowledge of genetics is not required.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: PS 101, or six hours of Political Science credit, or consent of instructor.

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PS 412 class schedule data for fall 2008
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	52136	Lecture-Discussion	A	10:00AM -11:20AM	TR	321 Gregory Hall	Carmen, I	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/08-12/10/08 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 3 hours Section Info: This seminar addresses two questions: 1) to what extent are human social attitudes and behaviors a function of genetic and neurophysiological causes? 2) given man's newfound ability to alter our species' genetic makeup to what extent should government regulate this special kind of research? The course inevitably calls into question the relationships among political science, law, and biology. Only a rudimentary knowledge of genetics is required. Grades will be based on class attendance, participation, and a semester research project. Instructor written permission needed for enrollment.
	52169	Lecture-Discussion	B	10:00AM -11:20AM	TR	Location Pending	Carmen, I	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/08-12/10/08 Credit: 4 hours