GENET 424 - Group Reading/Presentation Course
Application for: Ethical Issues in Genetics
Instructors: Drs. H. McDermid and J. Locke
Winter Term: January-April, 2013
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Name:__________________________________
ID# _______________________
Local Address: _________________________ Email: ________________________
Local Phone# ________________ Current Program: __________________________
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Grades in Genetics Courses: (Fill in grades you have received)
Genet 302 _________
Genet 304 _________
Genet 301 _________
Genet 364 _________
Genet 270 _________
Genet 275/305 _________
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Are you able to attend the Wednesday afternoon (2:00-5:30 PM) time slot?
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_____No
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Please attach a recent U. of A. Transcript, or photocopy of such, or BearTracks
download. An “official” transcript is not needed, just the BearTracks printout is fine.
This GENET 424 Group Reading Project will be offered in the Winter term (Jan-Apr)
2012. We would like to teach ~12 students who are willing to work together in a group to
share their knowledge. This will include oral presentations, written work, and group
discussions. Students will work both individually and in small groups.
Request for admission to the course:
I want to be considered for a GENET 424 Group Reading/Presentation Course with the
supervisors listed above on the topic of “Ethical Issues in Genetics”.
Signed ________________________
Please return the completed form to either:
Dr. J. Locke (BioSci Bldg. – G319A) or
Dr. H. McDermid (BioSci Bldg. - G508).
You will be contacted by email as soon as any decisions are made.
Course: Biology 495: Ethical Issues in Genetics
When: Winter Term - Jan-April 2013 Wednesday, 2:00-5:30 PM
Course objectives: This course will cover a series of current topics in ethical
issues in genetics. Students will learn to evaluate, discuss, and, present the
facts in these topics by participating in classroom presentations and
discussions.
Instructors: Dr. John Locke & Dr. Heather McDermid
Tentative schedule of classes: (Wednesdays, 2:00-5:30 PM, BioSci. Bldg.
Room G110)
Introduction to Ethics – Integrity in Research - Discussion of vignettes
Presentation of "Clippings from the News" – See below for directions.
Genetically Modified Organisms – Student presentation of cases (5%)
Genetically Modified Organisms – Debate (See below – 15%)
Gene Patenting – Guest telephone interview with William Rusconi, Senior Vice
President of Marketing, Myriad Genetics – students prepare questions.
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Gene Patenting – Additional guest, general discussion
(Individual presentation topics and dates must be approved by this time)
Reading Week
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Individual major presentations, 2/week
– (Social Commentary Due 10%)
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Individual major presentations, 2/week
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Individual major presentations, 2/week
30%
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Individual major presentations, 2/week
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Individual major presentations, 2/week
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Discussion of GATTACA and Brave New World
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Course wrap-up (Opinion polls Due - 10%)
There is no required textbook for this course. Readings will be assigned in class as needed.
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Basic breakdown of Grade Assignments:
30% Classroom Participation (first half – 15%, second half – 15%)
5% Student GMO presentations
15% GMO oral debate (10%,) and written summary (5%,)
30% Individual major oral presentation (~45 min talk + 15 min discussion)
10% Submission of written social commentary to public forum
10% Carry out and evaluate an opinion poll on a bioethical issue
100%
Enrollment: Limited to 12 students