BIOL 107 Biology, Race, and Racism

General

• Summarize current scientific facts and theories in biology related to human diversity and race as well as how they differ from disproven hypotheses in the same field;
• Critique how race and racism have been socially constructed in the United States and how they have changed over time using a natural science perspective, ask questions about the evidence presented, and make informed judgments about science-related topics and policies;
• Describe and discuss the dual nature of science and technology as both contributing to and revealing legacies and impacts of racism and unequal power relations between groups in the United States;
• Describe and discuss the experience and scientific contributions of the many groups that shape American society and culture, in particular racial groups that have experienced discrimination and exclusion;
• Explain collective and/or institutional responses and responsibilities of science and scientists to address racism;
• Formulate and test hypotheses by performing lab, simulation, or field experiments, and communicate the outcomes and scientific interpretation both orally and in writing;
• Use appropriate methods for the collection, statistical analysis, and graphical analysis of data, and identify sources of error and uncertainty in data;
• Analyze their own attitudes, behaviors, concepts and beliefs regarding diversity, racism, and bigotry through the application of online communications skills.