Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

American Museum of Natural History

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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.

Curso 100 % en línea

Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.

Aprox. 9 horas para completar

Sugerido: 5-8 hours/week

English

Subtítulos: English

Curso 100 % en línea

Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.

Aprox. 9 horas para completar

Sugerido: 5-8 hours/week

English

Subtítulos: English

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

1

Section

2 hours to complete

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 (Total 25 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz

4 videos

Course Overview2m

Introduction to the Course1m

The Broad Timeline of Genetics12m

Teaching Genetics Through an Exploration of Ethical Issues9m

6 readings

Syllabus10m

Resources10m

Genetics: A Short History10m

Nature and Nurture10m

Thinking Ethically10m

Advancing Technology and the Need for Expanding Ethical Concerns10m

1 practice exercises

Module 1 Quiz20m

2

Section

4 hours to complete

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 (Total 51 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

5 videos

Recent Developments in Cloning8m

Science Bulletins: Cloning and Conservation9m

Teaching with the Next Generation Science Standards15m

Next Generation Science Standards12m

Peer-Graded Assignment Overview4m

3 readings

Cloning: How and Why?10m

DNA Fingerprinting, Individual Identification and Ancestry10m

Tools and Techniques in the Modern Molecular Laboratory10m

1 practice exercises

Module 2 Quiz20m

3

Section

2 hours to complete

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 (Total 41 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Genomics in Medicine9m

Lab Tour with Dr. DeSalle7m

Using “Genethics” with Students6m

Science Bulletins: Stem Cells: Developing New Cures6m

Science Bulletins: Stem Cell Advance Study of Lou Gehrig’s Disease2m

Science Bulletins: Stem Cells Made from Eggs Alone2m

Science Bulletins: Genes and Health – Moving Beyond Race6m

4 readings

Epigenetics and the Epigenome10m

Human Variation Versus Ethnic Groups and Pharmacogenomics10m

Redesigning the Self: The Promise and Perils of Genetic Enhancement10m

A Modern Day Genetic Testing Conundrum10m

1 practice exercises

Week 3 Quiz20m

4

Section

2 hours to complete

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 (Total 23 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz

3 videos

Genetically Modiﬁed Organisms 8m

Science Bulletins: Potato Biodiversity – Ensuring the Future8m

Teaching About GMO Food4m

6 readings

Genetically Modified Food: Bt Corn10m

Genomics, Biotechnology, and Agriculture10m

Mapping Morality: The Rights and Wrongs of Genomics10m

Resources10m

Opportunities for Educators10m

Support AMNH10m

1 practice exercises

Week 4 Quiz20m

Instructors

Rob DeSalle, Ph.D.

Curator

David Randle, Ph.D.

Senior Manager of Professional Development

About American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific, educational and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition....

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Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators