GENOMES IN A MODERN WORLD
The ability to sequence genomes rapidly 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, and increasingly impacts our modern world. Explore the interdisciplinary connections between genetics- and genomics-based research and important current questions related to ethics, history, and public policy.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: GENETICS 133 and 234 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Breadth - Biological Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Apply basic knowledge of current genetics and genomics-based research to address important questions related to ethics, history, social science, and/or public policy Audience: Undergraduate 2. Communicate an interdisciplinary perspective on a topic related to genomes and society effectively to multiple audiences Audience: Undergraduate 3. Critically evaluate primary literature to identify and explore societal connections to the sequencing of genomes. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Identify and use credible information resources to aid in the development of an interdisciplinary project Audience: Undergraduate 5. Collaborate effectively in teams to address problems related to genetics and genomics Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Apply basic knowledge of current genetics and genomics-based research to address important questions related to ethics, history, social science, and/or public policy Audience: Undergraduate 2. Communicate an interdisciplinary perspective on a topic related to genomes and society effectively to multiple audiences Audience: Undergraduate 3. Critically evaluate primary literature to identify and explore societal connections to the sequencing of genomes. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Identify and use credible information resources to aid in the development of an interdisciplinary project Audience: Undergraduate 5. Collaborate effectively in teams to address problems related to genetics and genomics Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027