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This lecture and laboratory course will acquaint non-biology majors with the theory and practice of modern molecular biology, with a focus on biological topics of current public interest. Topics include: structure of DNA, RNA, proteins, genomes and an overview of state-of-the-art technologies including cloning, recombinant DNA and PCR. The course will address how recent scientific advances affect issues relevant to human biology including forensics, stem cells, molecular evolution and the genetic basis of human traits and behaviors such as obesity and aggression.