Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2019-2020
FWIS 170 - GENETIC ENG & HUMAN EVOLUTION
Long Title: GENETIC ENGINEERING AND THE FUTURE OF HUMAN EVOLUTION
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: The course examines the science and history of genetic editing, conflicting and converging perspectives surrounding this field, and implications for the future of human evolution. Emphasis is placed on critical reading of scholarly literature, analysis of popular media, cross-disciplinary discussion, and research-based writing.