GOALS OF FYS 04 (GENE DREAMS)

• An understanding of philosophical debates about determinism and free will.

• Basic knowledge of biological development, including some understanding of what genes are and of how they work.

• Familiarity with the history of genetic determinism, sociobiology, the eugenics movement, and other "uses of human heredity."

• Awareness of the implications of genetic determinism for social justice.

• The development of sharper critical thinking skills.

• Improved writing ability.

• An introduction to the ways of Pitzer College and the other Claremont Colleges.

• A little fun!

Above all else, ASK YOUR QUESTIONS!!!!!!

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