GENOMES AND SOCIETY
The sequencing of genomes has transformed our understanding of the evolution of species and human history, our approaches to improve health and medicine, as well as how we tackle global environmental challenges. Explore the many ways in which the sequencing of genomes is revolutionizing our world, and dive into DNA from viral to human genomes. Understand how genomes are expressed, the impact on phenotype, as well as how it can change over time and in different conditions, are processes that are essential for life and the evolution of species.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: GENETICS 133 , ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY/BOTANY 151 , ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY 101 , or BIOCORE 381 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Breadth - Biological Science Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe ways in which the sequencing of diverse genomes including viral, bacterial, fungal, plant and animal species has impacted our understanding of the origins of life and evolution of species Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe how gene expression can change, and why this is essential for life Audience: Undergraduate 3. Discuss the applications of genomic sequencing on the development of biotechnological advances and their impacts on society Audience: Undergraduate 4. Discuss ethical concerns related to genetics and the applications of biotechnology Audience: Undergraduate 5. Apply foundational scientific knowledge to be informed, versed and up to date on current genetic topics Audience: Undergraduate 6. Engage in meaningful genetics-related dialogue about the global nature of genetics and genomics at the ethical, societal, legal, and scientific levels Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe ways in which the sequencing of diverse genomes including viral, bacterial, fungal, plant and animal species has impacted our understanding of the origins of life and evolution of species Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe how gene expression can change, and why this is essential for life Audience: Undergraduate 3. Discuss the applications of genomic sequencing on the development of biotechnological advances and their impacts on society Audience: Undergraduate 4. Discuss ethical concerns related to genetics and the applications of biotechnology Audience: Undergraduate 5. Apply foundational scientific knowledge to be informed, versed and up to date on current genetic topics Audience: Undergraduate 6. Engage in meaningful genetics-related dialogue about the global nature of genetics and genomics at the ethical, societal, legal, and scientific levels Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027