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?Are you interested in knowing how advances in genetics have affected the society? Do you want to know what is required to make ethical decisions about genetic technologies? If your answer is yes then take this free online course titled “Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators”. In this course you will study different terms frequently used in genetics such as cloning, genetic enhancement and ownership of genetic information.
What is genetics?
Genetics is a discipline of biology, which studies the science of genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms. It deals with the process of trait inheritance from parents to offspring. The traits that the young ones inherit from their parents include the molecular structure and function of genes, gene behavior in the context of a cell or organism and gene distribution. Since genes are universal to living organisms, the concept of genetics can be applied to all living systems, including human beings, animals, plants and bacteria.
What you will learn from this course?
This course will provide the participants with an overview of recent genetic discoveries – such as therapeutic cloning and the sequencing of human genome – and molecular lab techniques. You will also get to know different tools that can be used to explore the ethics of modern genetics. It will also share with you how you can integrate the issues related to modern genetics into the classroom.
Course Syllabus:
This free online course will focus on:
- An overview of the science of genetics and genomics
- The science and ethics of cloning
- The science and ethics of gene therapy
- The science and ethics of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
- Learning how to talk to your students about genetics and society
Author Bio:
This course has been prepared by Dr. Rob DeSalle and Dr. David Randle. Dr. DeSalle’s work focuses on molecular systematics, microbial evolution, and genomics, whereas, Dr. Randle is the Senior Manager of Professional Development at American Museum of Natural History, and works on programs for teachers though Seminars on Science.

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