Genes and the Human Condition (From Behavior to Biotechnology)

Week 1 - Introduction to Genetics
Module One provides a foundational overview of genetics tools and principles.
Week 2 - Know Thy Ancestors
Module Two explores the field of comparative genomics and traces our emergence as a species.
Week 3 - My Genes Made Me Do It
Module Three examines the role genes play in our behavior.
Week 4 - Midterm Exam
Midterm covering material in Module One through Module Three.
Week 5 - My Genes Didn't Make Me Do It
Module Four considers our genes, epigenetics and our environment and how they impact our lives.
Week 6 - An Introduction to Genetic Engineering and Learning the Lingo
Module Five introduces the world of genetic engineering concepts and biotechnology.
Week 7 - The Future is Now
Module Six discusses the history of biotechnology, its role in our lives today, and its prospects for the future.
Week 8 - Final Exam
Final Exam covering material in Module Four through Module Six.

Raymond J. St. Leger, Professor
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Tammatha O'Brien, Lecturer
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