GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROPS: SCIENCE, REGULATION & CONTROVERSY
Explores how and why genetically modified (GM) crops are created and their regulation at the federal and state level. Learn about the impacts of GM crops and critically evaluate arguments both for and against their use. Introduction to the complex economic, cultural, and political issues surrounding GM crops.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY 101 , BOTANY/BIOLOGY 130 , ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY/BOTANY 151 , BIOCORE 381 , GENETICS 466 , or GENETICS 467 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Breadth - Biological Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain how genetically modified crops are made and compare genetic engineering with other plant breeding methods. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe the US coordinated framework for the regulation of biotechnology and labeling laws. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Discuss the potential risks and benefits of genetically modified crops for agriculture, the environment, and human health. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Analyze different perspectives on controversial topics related to genetically modified organisms. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain how genetically modified crops are made and compare genetic engineering with other plant breeding methods. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe the US coordinated framework for the regulation of biotechnology and labeling laws. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Discuss the potential risks and benefits of genetically modified crops for agriculture, the environment, and human health. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Analyze different perspectives on controversial topics related to genetically modified organisms. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027