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    Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

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    American Museum of Natural History via Coursera

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    Mode

    Online

    Duration

    3 Weeks

    Fees

    Free

    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

    Type of course

    Free

    certificate availability

    Yes

    certificate providing authority

    American Museum of Natural History

    certificate fees

    ₹2,421

    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
    Practice Exercise
    • 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
    Practice Exercise
    • Module 2 Quiz

    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
    Practice Exercise
    • 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
    Practice Exercise
    • Week 4 Quiz

    Instructors

    Mr Daniel Randall
    Senior Architect
    UC Davis

    Other Bachelors, Other Masters, Ph.D

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