BSC 170 - Genetics And Society

Department: Biological Sciences

Description: Overview of human heredity in the context of biology, society, and culture; impact on treatment of diseases, reproductive technology, agriculture, aging/longevity, and forensics. Not for credit in BSC major.

Credit Hours: 3

General Education: SCMT - Science Mathematics and Technology

Graduation Requirement: Bachelor of Science - Science, Math, Technology Degree Requirement

IAI Gen Ed Code: IAI L1 906 Heredity and Society

Current Offerings

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Fall 2025

001 - Lecture (In Person): M W F 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM , Wade Nichols 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Schroeder Hall 138 (SCH 138)

Instructor: Wade Nichols

Textbook Special Instructions: Students need either the e-text or hardback. Students must have online Connect Access.

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

Human Genetics (Required)

ISBN9781266109119

AuthorLewis

Edition14th

PublisherMcGraw Hill

MSRP $123.00

Human Genetics e-book w/ Connect Access Card (Required)

ISBN9781266105920

AuthorLewis

Edition14

PublisherMcGraw Hill

MSRP $140.00

Spring 2026

001 - Lecture (In Person): M W F 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM , Wade Nichols 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: Felmley Science Annex 133 (FSA 133)

Instructor: Wade Nichols

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.