Unit 2 - Genomics and Synthetic Biology/Microorganisms/Biofuels

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
Rights
Use of Materials on the OEC
Discipline(s)
Genetics and Genomics
Life and Environmental Sciences
Synthetic Biology
Topics
Animal Use
Controversies
Dual Use Research
Emerging Technologies
Environmental Justice
Governance
Lab and Workplace Safety
Privacy and Surveillance
Public Health and Safety
Responsible Innovation
Risk
Safety
Security
Social Justice
Social Responsibility
Sustainability
Educational Activity Description
Instructor Materials
Description

This is the second unit in an extensive Course on Genomics, Ethics and Society. This unit (2) deals specifically with ethical issues raised by genomics in the context of synthetic biology and microorganisms. Units 1-7 each last approximately 2 weeks, and Unit 8 contains the final case study. 

Body

Table of Contents

  1. Unit Navigation and Essential Question
  2. Background
  3. Selected Issues in Depth - Genomics and Synthetic Biology/Microorganisms/Biofuels
  4. Readings
  5. Undergrad Student Discussion - Synthetic Biology
  6. Graduate Student Discussion - Synthetic Biology
  7. Case Analysis and Instructions
  8. Case - Artemisinin
  9. Recommended Readings and Online Resources
  10. 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 2 - Genomics and Synthetic Biology/Microorganisms/Biofuels. Online Ethics Center. DOI:. https://onlineethics.org/cases/genomics-ethics-and-society-course/unit-2-genomics-and-synthetic.