The Jess & Mildred Fisher College of Science & Mathematics


Women in Science Program

Women in Science Related Courses

BIOL
321
BIOLOGY OF WOMEN
3 units
Anatomy and physiology, evolution of reproduction, health related issues, gestation, lactation and child care; the role of women in the work force and sciences, including health issues; contribution of women to global initiatives, including ecofeminism. Not for credit towards the Biology major or minor or M.S. degree in Biology.
Prerequisite:  one course fulfilling GenEdIIA.1. GenEdII.A.2.

IDNM
307
WOMEN, GENDER & SCIENCE
3 units
Understanding women in the context of the natural sciences, including historical and contemporary contributions by women scientists; critique of science education and research design; professional and educational discrimination; career challenges and options; guidelines for non-sexist research design.
Prerequisite: BIOL 110, BIOL 112, BIOL 115, or BIOL 201 AND one course from GenEd I.C. GenEd II.A.2.

IDNM
309
WOMEN, SOCIETY AND RADIATION SCIENCE
3 units
Gender bias in contemporary physical science using feminist critique of science, impact of research in radiation science on society and women's lives.
Prerequisite: science courses (fulfillment of GenEd II.A.1) and one mathematics course (fulfillment of GenEd I.C.), or consent of instructor. GenEd II.A.2.



 
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