How have advances in genetics affected society? What do we need to know to make ethical decisions about genetic technologies? This course includes the study 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.
Introduction to the Course
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Reviews
AA
Mar 24, 2019
Really very informative thank you so much for this course.
JG
Oct 19, 2015
this was a fantastic course. Genetics fascinates me!
From the lesson
Introduction and From Mendel to 1000 Genomes
You will explore the history of genetics and genomics, and be introduced to ways of thinking ethically about issues involving genetic technology. You will learn how ethical issues can be used to spark your students’ interest, and how to uncover students’ misconceptions.
Taught By
Rob DeSalle, Ph.D.
Curator
David Randle, Ph.D.
Senior Manager of Professional Development