BIOL 4210 - Genome Sciences: The DNA Revolution in Science and Society

Effective Date 09/29/2014
This course will chronicle the meteoric rise in our ability to collect DNA sequence data & reconstruct genomes, and how this contributes to understanding evolution & the genetic basis of traits, including disease. Discussions with leading experts in science, policy or law will allow students to consider the promises & limitations of genomic research, as well as the future societal impact of having nearly ubiquitous genetic information. Prerequisite: BIOL 3010 and BIOL 3020

Requisites BIOL 3010 & 3020

Credits: 3