Module #1 Introduction to Genetic Engineering Overview of genetic engineering, its history, and current applications
Module #2 The Human Genome:Structure and Function In-depth exploration of the human genome, including DNA structure, gene expression, and genetic variation
Module #3 Genetic Engineering Techniques Introduction to molecular biology techniques used in genetic engineering, including PCR, gene cloning, and gene editing
Module #4 CRISPR-Cas9:Revolutionizing Gene Editing In-depth exploration of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing tool, its mechanism, and applications
Module #5 Genetic Engineering and Human Health Applications of genetic engineering in human health, including gene therapy, genetic testing, and personalized medicine
Module #6 The Ethics of Genetic Engineering Exploration of the ethical considerations surrounding genetic engineering, including informed consent, privacy, and access to genetic information
Module #7 Genetic Identity and Ancestry Introduction to genetic ancestry testing, its limitations, and implications for human identity
Module #8 The Impact of Genetic Engineering on Human Identity Exploration of how genetic engineering may shape our understanding of human identity, including implications for personal identity, family relationships, and social structures
Module #9 Genetic Enhancement and Human Enhancement Discussion of the possibilities and consequences of using genetic engineering for human enhancement, including cognitive enhancement, physical enhancement, and life extension
Module #10 The Concept of Human Nature Philosophical exploration of the concept of human nature, including its implications for genetic engineering and human identity
Module #11 The Future of Genetic Engineering Overview of the current trends and future directions in genetic engineering, including synthetic biology, gene drives, and genome-scale engineering
Module #12 Regulation and Policy in Genetic Engineering Examination of the regulatory frameworks and policy implications of genetic engineering, including international agreements, national laws, and professional guidelines
Module #13 Genetic Engineering and Social Justice Exploration of the social and economic implications of genetic engineering, including access, equity, and distributive justice
Module #14 The Role of Media and Public Perception Analysis of how media representations of genetic engineering shape public perception and influence policy and regulation
Module #15 Religious and Cultural Perspectives on Genetic Engineering Examination of religious and cultural perspectives on genetic engineering, including ethical and moral considerations
Module #16 Genetic Engineering and the Environment Discussion of the environmental implications of genetic engineering, including gene flow, unintended consequences, and ecological risks
Module #17 Case Studies in Genetic Engineering In-depth analysis of specific case studies in genetic engineering, including GMOs, gene editing, and synthetic biology
Module #18 Biosecurity and Bioterrorism Examination of the biosecurity risks and implications of genetic engineering, including bioterrorism, biowarfare, and dual-use research
Module #19 Genetic Engineering and Global Health Discussion of the global health implications of genetic engineering, including pandemic responses, infectious disease control, and health disparities
Module #20 The Business of Genetic Engineering Analysis of the commercialization of genetic engineering, including patenting, intellectual property, and the genetic engineering industry
Module #21 Genetic Engineering and Human Rights Examination of the human rights implications of genetic engineering, including the right to health, privacy, and non-discrimination
Module #22 The Future of Human Identity Speculative exploration of how genetic engineering may shape human identity in the future, including potential consequences and implications
Module #23 Personalized Medicine and Genomic Data Discussion of the role of genomic data in personalized medicine, including data privacy, security, and ownership
Module #24 Gene Editing and Eugenics Historical and ethical examination of eugenics, including its relation to gene editing and the implications for human identity
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Genetic Engineering and Human Identity career
