# Biology In Popular Fiction

## BIOL-1550

This course examines how biology and biotechnology are represented in popular works of fiction. Explored themes include genome modification, eugenics, restorative medicine, brain-computer interfaces, xenografts/synthetic organ transplants, and pandemic disease. Through class discussions and projects, students will learn about the latest advances in biology, assess the plausibility of fictional depictions of biology and biotechnology, and explore the future applications of biotechnology and the bioethical implications of such technologies. To this end, students will learn how to formulate hypotheses, find and analyze peer-reviewed scientific articles, and become familiar with other means of communication used by scientists.

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