<p>Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Exploration of current topics in biology from media sources like news organizations and TED Talks, tracing information back to primary research. Students learn to critically evaluate primary sources. Discussion of bias in system producing primary research from undergraduate education through tenured faculty, and medicine and national science funding (National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation). Addresses lack of Black and Latinx representation and its impact on science valued by current system. Letter grading.</p>

Biomedical Research

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The minor is designed to make laboratory research a core part of the scientific curriculum early in undergraduate career.

General Education — Life Sciences without Lab Credit (Scientific Inquiry)

Diversity — Letters and Science, Education and Information Studies, Music, Public Affairs

General Catalog

Science in Your Time

BMD RES 1A

5 units