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    • Biology in Science Fiction . MCDB 15SF

    We discuss the scientific underpinnings of Biology as it is portrayed in science fiction literature and film. Class discussion focuses on examining the reality behind the fiction by discussing questions such as: How close are we to living forever? Could we actually build Spiderman or clone armies? Do zombies exist?

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    Prerequisites: Freshmen/1st year Prebiology majors only.

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    Units

    Pass no pass

    Grading

    1, 2, 3

    Passtime

    Lower division only

    Level Limit

    Letters and science

    College
    These majors only prbio biocs
    Instructors
    Leslie Wilson
    3.5
    12 reviews
    Lecture
    BSIF 1217
    T
    16:00 PM - 16:50 PM
    22 / 25
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    MCDB126C . 10 Years Ago

    go to class and the tests are jokingly easy

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    MCDB1A . 11 Years Ago

    "average" would probably be the best word to describe this class and teacher. The cell bio that we learned was pretty standard, and wilson wasn't too monotone, but still not interesting to listen to.

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    MCDB1A . 12 Years Ago

    Nice guy, clear lecturer. The cell bio material that he teaches is easier than the biochem and cell bio portions of MCDB 1A. His midterm is easier than the other 2 professors', but there's a lot of memorization. Lectures are recorded & posted online, but go to class for the iClicker points!

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    MCDB1A . 14 Years Ago

    Dr. Wilson is ADORABLE. Not as good of a teacher as other 2 professors, but the easiness of his test makes up for it. He is also very helpful outside of class, he really tries to help students master the material.

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    MCDB1A . 15 Years Ago

    he's a pretty good professor. his material was definitely easier to understand than the other 2 professors. plus he puts videos of every lecture online so if you miss class you can just watch them. his test was easier than the other too. seems like a nice guy

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    MCDB1A . 17 Years Ago

    he wasn't that bad, really boring though. his voice is so soft that it puts u to sleep. although i never went to office hours, he seems like a nice guy. his tests were ok, much easier than the other 2.

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