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3.0
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Lecture
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Description
Genetic science will increasingly become a part of our daily lives. This course provides a foundation in the basic science and ethical analysis of the risks, benefits, realities, and fictions of genetics. Topics include: Behavioral genetics, personalized medicine, cancer genetics, eugenics, population genetics, research ethics, somatic gene therapy, forensic DNA, biowarfare, infectious disease, and more.