Acerca de este curso: 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.
Creada por: American Museum of Natural History
Enseñado por: Rob DeSalle, Ph.D., Curator
Division of Invertebrate ZoologyEnseñado por: David Randle, Ph.D., Senior Manager of Professional Development
Education Department
| Compromiso | 5-8 hours/week |
| Idioma | English |
| Cómo aprobar | Aprueba todas las tareas calificadas para completar el curso. |
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Programa
SEMANA 1
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.
4 videos, 6 lecturas
- Reading: Syllabus
- Reading: Resources
- Vídeo: Introduction to the Course
- Vídeo: The Broad Timeline of Genetics
- Reading: Genetics: A Short History
- Reading: Nature and Nurture
- Reading: Thinking Ethically
- Reading: Advancing Technology and the Need for Expanding Ethical Concerns
- Vídeo: Teaching Genetics Through an Exploration of Ethical Issues
Calificado: Module 1 Quiz
SEMANA 2
DNA Fingerprinting, Cloning, and the Future
You will explore systems biology, stem cells, and cloning and the applications of these technologies. You will also learn about the ethics of cloning, which will be the basis for your written assignment, which opens this week.
5 videos, 3 lecturas
- Reading: Cloning: How and Why?
- Vídeo: Science Bulletins: Cloning and Conservation
- Reading: DNA Fingerprinting, Individual Identification and Ancestry
- Reading: Tools and Techniques in the Modern Molecular Laboratory
- Vídeo: Teaching with the Next Generation Science Standards
- Vídeo: Next Generation Science Standards
- Vídeo: Peer-Graded Assignment Overview
Calificado: Ethical Conflict Written Assignment
Calificado: Module 2 Quiz
SEMANA 3
Genomics in Medicine
You will see how genetic information is being used to individualize medical treatments and take a video tour of the Sackler Institute for Comparative Genomics at the American Museum of Natural History. You will also apply the Science and Engineering practices from A Framework for K-12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Education Standards in considering how to engage students in discussion about ethics.
7 videos, 4 lecturas
- Reading: Epigenetics and the Epigenome
- Reading: Human Variation Versus Ethnic Groups and Pharmacogenomics
- Reading: Redesigning the Self: The Promise and Perils of Genetic Enhancement
- Reading: A Modern Day Genetic Testing Conundrum
- Vídeo: Lab Tour with Dr. DeSalle
- Vídeo: Using “Genethics” with Students
- Vídeo: Science Bulletins: Stem Cells: Developing New Cures
- Vídeo: Science Bulletins: Stem Cell Advance Study of Lou Gehrig’s Disease
- Vídeo: Science Bulletins: Stem Cells Made from Eggs Alone
- Vídeo: Science Bulletins: Genes and Health – Moving Beyond Race
Calificado: Week 3 Quiz
SEMANA 4
Genomes, Agriculture, and Society
This week you will learn about the societal implications of genetically modified food, and discuss ways to incorporate this issue into your teaching.
3 videos, 6 lecturas
- Reading: Genetically Modified Food: Bt Corn
- Reading: Genomics, Biotechnology, and Agriculture
- Vídeo: Science Bulletins: Potato Biodiversity – Ensuring the Future
- Reading: Mapping Morality: The Rights and Wrongs of Genomics
- Vídeo: Teaching About GMO Food
- Reading: Resources
- Reading: Opportunities for Educators
- Reading: Support AMNH
Calificado: Week 4 Quiz
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American Museum of Natural History
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Calificaciones y revisiones
They have too much emphasis on the ethics of genetic research but on genetics itself, and they really should not put so much weight on peer-reviewed assignments as far as the grade go.
Audited this course only. Added to my knowledge and understanding. Would have liked more on ethics otherwise a great course. Highly recommended.
R J Diewold M.D.
Red Deer AB Canada
This was a fun, informative course that I enjoyed very much.
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Very informative with concept buildup