Course Description
This course introduces students to modern concepts in biology, and to enables the independent evaluation of the potential benefits and risks of the biotechnological revolution and its implications for society. It focuses on how genes and our understanding of genetics have impacted, are impacting, and will be continue to impact our lives as individuals and our society at large. While the course covers broad themes in genetics and biotechnology ,and genetic engineering applications in society including ethical issues and implications, it also provides sufficient grounding in fundamental concepts to ensure students of diverse backgrounds can appreciate the significance of past, present, and future developments in genetic knowledge on society.
Course Objectives & Outcomes
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
- Understanding how advances in genetics have affected society.
- Determine what knowledge is necessary to make ethical decisions regarding genetic technologies.
- Explain the concepts of cloning, genetic enhancement, and ownership of genetic information.
- Course participants will acquire the tools to explore the ethics of modern genetics and learn how to integrate these issues into their classrooms.
References
1. Human Genetics and Society, 2nd Edition RonneeYashon Tufts University Michael Cummings Illinois Institute of Technology 400 Pages © 2012 | Published
2. William J. Thieman and Michael A. Palladino. Introduction to Biotechnology. Pearson Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco. 2012
Course ID: GENTC 459
Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
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