SF-1191 Writing Your Future: Genes and Gene Editing
An introduction to the field of personalized genetics and gene editing and how these technologies impact the modern world. We will discuss how sequencing your genome could affect decisions about your health and other areas of your life. Now that editing your genome is possible, what are the ethical, legal and social issues raised by this technology. These questions are explored through readings, writing assignments and field trips. There are no science prerequisites for this course and all majors are welcome.