PLSCI 2490

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PLSCI 2490
Hollywood Biology: Science in Cinema

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Biological subjects presented in Hollywood films. Lecture topics include the scientific method, Darwinism, development, paleobiology, animal cloning, genome sequencing, forensic DNA, artificial intelligence, eugenics, and epidemiology as background to discussions of their presentation in selected films. Themes: genetics/genomics; evolution; development; epidemiology; physical anthropology; and genetic engineering. This course is suitable for non-life sciences majors.


Distribution Requirements (BIO-AG, BSC-AG, OPHLS-AG)

Last 1 Terms Offered 2025SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11192 PLSCI 2490   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person