This course provides an introduction to contemporary issues in biosciences of relevance to both biomedical scientists and scientists interested in ecology and conservation biology. The course will foster interest in the biosciences and develop the students' ability to research, present and discuss scientific and ethical issues in a clear and informative fashion. During the semester the students will research a range of contemporary topics both individually and working in teams and will gain experience presenting the finding of their research in written and oral formats.<br/><br/>Incompatible:<br/>1003BBS Topics in Biosciences<br/>1006ENV Topics in Environmental Sciences -- Course Website