BIOL 1153 — Human Genome Editing: Science and Ethics
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath ERNUpath NDusually offered: fall, springOnlineOnline
Designed to familiarize students with the basic process of human genome editing, including an overview of emerging technologies that enable this process. Explores both sides of the ongoing ethical debate, including the potential benefits and limitations of human genome editing, and ramifications for this clinical practice on society. Introduces the methodology for genetic editing, a historical overview of the science and clinical practice of gene editing, and a synopsis of the current regulatory status. Discusses the ethical implications of the utilization of genome editing in humans. Offers students an opportunity to evaluate the utilization of genetic editing to eradicate genetically inherited diseases, the potential to create designer babies, and the socioeconomic impacts of gene editing.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 40 | 40 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 38 | 40 | 95% | 2.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 40 | 40 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 40 | 40 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 40 | 40 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 40 | 40 | 100% | 0.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 0% · W 0% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: async (100% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Dori Woods (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Dori Woods (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
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