Anvilsmith said:Would anyone here have any knowledge of e-books or magazines that covered such fields as genetics,
neurology, microbiology, evolutionism, memetics and biochemistry? I tried searching the internet
for sources of information, but all I could find was either too simplistic or too specific (that
is, some writings treated a very narrow subject in great detail). I'm a twelveth-grader, and plan
to focus on studying genetics at university, so anything that I'm unlikely to be taught is
especially welcome.
Believe it or not, my first year course in genetics was pretty much covered in "The Cartoon Guide to
Genetics" by Gonick & Wheelis.
I would also recommend that you try and read New Scientist (newscientist.comnewscientist.comOpen ↗), as it
will have articles of interest to you. You should see if your library subscribes to it.
Quoted message said:Another issue is which university would provide the optimum education in genetics and neurology.
Given the lack of equipment and opportunities in Romanian institutions, I intend to study abroad,
but haven't learned of any university that took special interest in either of these fields.
A lot of universities teach degree courses in genetics, and many will teach neurology (or
neuroscience, if they want to appear modern) as well. Most big universities will have courses in the
areas you're interested in (except perhaps mimetics, but it may be covered in evolutionary
psychology or animal behaviour courses). Certainly Helsinki does. I would suggest you look for
universities which give you a lot of flexibility in the courses you can take, as this will help you
cover the subjects you're interested in (they will be taught by different departments, and indeed
might be by different faculties. Welcome to the wonderful world of university administration!)
Good luck!
Bob
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