Unit 1 - Introductory Materials: Genetics, Ethics, & Policy

Author(s)
Claire Palmer
Penny Riggs
T.J. Kasperbauer
Jeremy Johnson
Lauren Cifuentes
Seung Won Park
Jamie McQueen
Parent Collection
Genomics, Ethics and Society Course
Year
2015
Rights
Use of Materials on the OEC
Discipline(s)
Genetics and Genomics
Geography
Life and Environmental Sciences
Public Policy and Public Administration
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Topics
Animal Use
Confidentiality
Controversies
Data Management
Diversity
Dual Use Research
Embryo Research
Emerging Technologies
Environmental Justice
Governance
Human Enhancement
Human Rights
Human Subjects Research
Law and Public Policy
Privacy and Surveillance
Public Health and Safety
Public Well-being
Responsible Innovation
Risk
Safety
Security
Social Justice
Social Responsibility
Sustainability
Educational Activity Description
Instructor Materials
Description

This is the first unit in an extensive Course on Genomics, Ethics and, Society. This first unit (1) provides an introduction to genomic science, ethics, and policy. Units 1-7 each last approximately 2 weeks, and Unit 8 contains the final case study.

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Course Syllabus

Notes for Instructors

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Table of Contents

  1. Introduction to Genomics, Ethics, and Society for Students
  2. Unit Navigation and Essential Questions
  3. Selected Issues in Depth - Genetics, Ethics & Policy
  4. Introduction to Case Studies in This Course
  5. Practice Case Study: Assisted Migration of Rust-Resistant Whitebark Pine
  6. Sample Case Analysis
  7. Sample Case Response
  8. Additional Resources
Notes

Authors: Clare Palmer, Penny Riggs, T.J.Kasperbauer, Jeremy Johnson at Texas A&M University, College Station and Lauren Cifuentes, Seung Won Park and Jaime McQueen at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi.

Citation
Claire Palmer, Penny Riggs, T.J. Kasperbauer, Jeremy Johnson, Lauren Cifuentes, Seung Won Park, Jamie McQueen. . Unit 1 - Introductory Materials: Genetics, Ethics, & Policy . Online Ethics Center. DOI:. https://onlineethics.org/cases/genomics-ethics-and-society-course/unit-1-introductory-materials-genetics-ethics-policy.