Introduction to Genetics, Ethics, and Society

Focus is on examining the past, present, and future relationship between human genetics and society to evaluate the ethical implications of the research we conduct. Students will reflect on their personal roles and biases in order to develop the tools needed to conduct equitable, just, and inclusive research. Topics include the intersection between science and society; history of American eugenics; community-engaged research; race, ancestry, and identity; forensic genetics; behavioral genetics; and reproductive genetics. Preference to graduate students and postdocs working with genetic technologies or concepts. Formerly offered as BIOS 232