BIOMG 1290
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- Schedule of Classes - June 18, 2018 7:14PM EDT
- Course Catalog - June 14, 2018 7:15PM EDT
Classes
BIOMG 1290
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.
Do you have allergies to milk or wheat? Curious about your family ancestry? Does a relative suffer from a genetic disease, and you wonder if you might also be at risk? How will medicine be impacted by DNA testing? How will your own future, your quality of life, your decisions regarding children be impacted? What are the ethical, legal, and social challenges we all face as this genetic technology becomes rapidly available to anyone with as little as $99 and a saliva sample? This course is not just for those interested in science, it is a topic we all need to have a basic understanding of to ensure we are prepared for what is rapidly becoming part of all of our futures.
When Offered Spring.
Permission Note Intended for: freshman and sophomores; however, everyone is welcome.
Distribution Category (BIOLS-AG, PBS-AS)
- To gain a basic knowledge of core concepts and methods in genomics, statistics, anthropology, law and social sciences which are relevant to genetic testing for ancestry and medical inference and diagnosis.
- To be able to discuss intelligently the ethical, legal and social implication (ELSI) challenges and debates regarding the growing use of genetics in medicine.
- To be able to critically read, interpret, evaluate and discuss new scientific as well as ELSI findings and debates regarding personal genomics and medicine.
- To gain an understanding of and appreciation for the diverse views that people have concerning the application of genetic testing to their life choices and views of their own racial/ethnic/social identity.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Goldwin Smith Hall 132-HEC Aud
Instructors
Aquadro, C
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Additional Information
Everybody welcome, but freshman and sophomores particularly encouraged. No Auditors.
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- F Comstock Hall-Academic II B104
Instructors
Aquadro, C
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- F Comstock Hall-Academic II B106
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Aquadro, C
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- F Kennedy Hall 103
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Aquadro, C
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- F Plant Science Building 141
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Aquadro, C
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- F Bradfield Hall 110
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Aquadro, C
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- F Fernow Hall G01
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Aquadro, C
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- F Bradfield Hall 105
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Aquadro, C
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- F Warren Hall 113
Instructors
Aquadro, C
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- F Warren Hall 138
Instructors
Aquadro, C
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- F Uris Hall G44
Instructors
Aquadro, C
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