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 136-511 Genetics in Society

Note

Formerly available as 136-640 Technical and Social Constructs of Science. Students who have completed 136-640 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Availability

4th year

Credit Points

12.5

Prerequisites

Entry to Honours including at least two subjects of second/third year in a relevant area of study see Honours entry

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

A 2-hour seminar per week

Subject Description

Theoretical approaches drawn from the sociology of science and technology and the applications of genetics in today's society.

Assessment

Five abstracts of 300 words each, and a research essay of 3500 words.



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