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.
The Broad Timeline of Genetics
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Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators
American Museum of Natural History
From the lesson
Introduction and From Mendel to 1000 Genomes
You will explore the history of genetics and genomics, and be introduced to ways of thinking ethically about issues involving genetic technology. You will learn how ethical issues can be used to spark your students’ interest, and how to uncover students’ misconceptions.
Meet the Instructors
Rob DeSalle, Ph.D.Curator
Division of Invertebrate Zoology
David Randle, Ph.D.Senior Manager of Professional Development
Education Department
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