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Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 9 hours
  • Course by American Museum of Natural History
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About

How have advances in genetics affected society? What do we need to know to make ethical decisions about genetic technologies? This course includes the study of cloning, genetic enhancement, and ownership of genetic information. Course participants will acquire the tools to explore the ethics of modern genetics and learn how to integrate these issues into their classrooms.

Modules

Overview

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Course Overview

2 Readings

  • Syllabus
  • Resources

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to the Course

An Overview of Genetics

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • The Broad Timeline of Genetics

2 Readings

  • Genetics: A Short History
  • Nature and Nurture

Genetics and Ethics

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Thinking Ethically
  • Advancing Technology and the Need for Expanding Ethical Concerns

Teaching Genetics Part One

    • 1 Videos
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  • Teaching Genetics Through an Exploration of Ethical Issues

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1 Quiz

Cloning

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Recent Developments in Cloning
  • Science Bulletins: Cloning and Conservation

1 Readings

  • Cloning: How and Why?

DNA Fingerprinting

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • DNA Fingerprinting, Individual Identification and Ancestry

Modern Technology

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Tools and Techniques in the Modern Molecular Laboratory

Teaching Genetics Part Two

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Teaching with the Next Generation Science Standards
  • Next Generation Science Standards

Assignment and Quiz

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Ethical Conflict Written Assignment

1 Videos

  • Peer-Graded Assignment Overview

Genomics in Medicine

    • 1 Videos
    • 4 Readings
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  • Genomics in Medicine

4 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

Behind the Scenes in the Lab with Dr. DeSalle

    • 1 Videos
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  • Lab Tour with Dr. DeSalle

Teaching Genetics Part Three

    • 1 Videos
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  • Using “Genethics” with Students

Science Bulletins Genetics Videos

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • 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

Quiz

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1 Assignment

  • Week 3 Quiz

Agriculture and Society

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Genetically Modified Organisms
  • Science Bulletins: Potato Biodiversity – Ensuring the Future

2 Readings

  • Genetically Modified Food: Bt Corn
  • Genomics, Biotechnology, and Agriculture

The Rights and Wrongs of Genomics

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  • Mapping Morality: The Rights and Wrongs of Genomics

Teaching Genetics Part Four

    • 1 Videos
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  • Teaching About GMO Food

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 4 Quiz

Course Conclusion

    • 3 Readings
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3 Readings

  • Resources
  • Opportunities for Educators
  • Support AMNH

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Explore the impact of genetics on society with "Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators." Dive into cloning, genetic enhancement, and ethical decision-making in genetic technologies. Perfect for educators, this foundational course by Coursera spans 540 minutes and offers essential tools to integrate modern genetic issues into the classroom. Available through Starter and Professional subscriptions.

Rob DeSalle, Ph.D.
Instructors

Rob DeSalle, Ph.D.

David Randle, Ph.D.
Instructors

David Randle, Ph.D.