Integrated Science Education @ Georgia Tech

GMO Debate

A common complaint among non-majors taking introductory lab science courses is that they don't see how the subject matter applies to their lives. In BIOL 1520, Organismal Biology, students learn about the biological basis for Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and then use peer-reviewed and popular media sources to debate the pros and cons of GMO foods. The "debate lab" is an effective way to engage majors and non-majors alike and integrate science with concepts from other fields. Take a peek into the Spring 2013 debate lab by watching this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDUQ_l2p4LE