Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

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American Museum of Natural History via Coursera

Mode

Online

Duration

3 Weeks

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions Arabic, German +7 more
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 2 Hours Per Week

Course and certificate fees

The fees for the course Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators is -

HeadAmount in INR
Certificate FeesRs. 2,436

 

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

American Museum of Natural History

certificate fees

₹2,436

The syllabus

Module 1: Introduction and From Mendel to 1000 Genomes

Videos
  • Course Overview
  • Introduction to the Course
  • The Broad Timeline of Genetics
  • Teaching Genetics Through an Exploration of Ethical Issues
Readings
  • Syllabus
  • Resources
  • Genetics: A Short History
  • Nature and Nurture
  • Thinking Ethically
  • Advancing Technology and the Need for Expanding Ethical Concerns
Assignment
  • Module 1 Quiz

Module 2: DNA Fingerprinting, Cloning, and the Future

Videos
  • Recent Developments in Cloning
  • Science Bulletins: Cloning and Conservation
  • Teaching with the Next Generation Science Standards
  • Next Generation Science Standards
  • Peer-Graded Assignment Overview
Readings
  • Cloning: How and Why?
  • DNA Fingerprinting, Individual Identification and Ancestry
  • Tools and Techniques in the Modern Molecular Laboratory
Assignment
  • Module 2 Quiz
Peer review
  • Ethical Conflict Written Assignment

Module 3: Genomics in Medicine

Videos
  • Genomics in Medicine
  • Lab Tour with Dr. DeSalle
  • Using “Genethics” with Students
  • Science Bulletins: Stem Cells: Developing New Cures
  • Science Bulletins: Stem Cell Advance Study of Lou Gehrig’s Disease
  • Science Bulletins: Stem Cells Made from Eggs Alone
  • Science Bulletins: Genes and Health – Moving Beyond Race
Readings
  • Epigenetics and the Epigenome
  • Human Variation Versus Ethnic Groups and Pharmacogenomics
  • Redesigning the Self: The Promise and Perils of Genetic Enhancement
  • A Modern Day Genetic Testing Conundrum
Assignment
  • Week 3 Quiz

Module 4: Genomes, Agriculture, and Society

Videos
  • Genetically Modified Organisms
  • Science Bulletins: Potato Biodiversity – Ensuring the Future
  • Teaching About GMO Food
Readings
  • Genetically Modified Food: Bt Corn
  • Genomics, Biotechnology, and Agriculture
  • Mapping Morality: The Rights and Wrongs of Genomics
  • Resources
  • Opportunities for Educators
  • Support AMNH
Assignment
  • Week 4 Quiz

Instructors

Mr Daniel Randall
Senior Architect
UC Davis

Other Bachelors, Other Masters, Ph.D

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