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PUB AFFR 523

POLICY, PRIVACY, AND PERSONAL IDENTITY IN THE POSTGENOMICS ERA

3 credits.

Social genomics integrates theories and methods in the genomic, social, and population health sciences to answer questions relevant to public health and social well-being. Research topics in social genomics and their implications for social and public policy are covered in this course. Key concepts in human genetics, population genetics, and statistical genetics are introduced, as well as historical and contemporary policy debates surrounding scientific advances in genomics. Fundamental questions include social repercussions of genomics research, the rationale for government intervention, and how to approach policy analysis in an era where the genomic revolution is changing how we think about privacy and personal identity.

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Junior standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Breadth - Social Science Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2021 Learning Outcomes: 1. Use knowledge of human genetics to engage in rational public discourse on policy issues surrounding genetic discoveries. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Consider the history, social context, limits, and complexity of genomics research when framing policy problems or making policy recommendations. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Understand how and to what extent social forces influence the interpretation of scientific findings and policy recommendations. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Use knowledge of human genetics to engage in rational public discourse on policy issues surrounding genetic discoveries. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Consider the history, social context, limits, and complexity of genomics research when framing policy problems or making policy recommendations. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Understand how and to what extent social forces influence the interpretation of scientific findings and policy recommendations. Audience: Undergraduate

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