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Genome Sciences and Policy (GENOME)
Professor Willard, Director
A certificate, but not a major, is available in this program.
The Genome Sciences and Policy Certificate Program provides a coherent course of study within the
comprehensive scope of the genome sciences and their impact on society. This integrated and interdisciplinary
curriculum will enable students from a broad range of disciplines to acquire and apply knowledge and understanding
of the Genome Revolution and its continual and growing impact on their distinct fields. Highlighting the different
perceptions and approaches taken by various disciplines to the study of genomics, the Genome Sciences and Policy
Certificate Program will cultivate the interdisciplinary perspectives necessary to address current and future
implications for science, health, and society. The Genome Sciences and Policy Certificate Program will be available
to all students at the undergraduate level.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate students will be required to complete the following five (5) courses and two research
experiences (at least one of which is credit-bearing):
• Genome Sciences and Policy Certificate Program core course Genome 156/Biology 156 or Genome 256
when appropriate; the core courses must be taken by the end of the junior year.
• Three elective courses from Genome Sciences and Genome Ethics/Law/Policy listing (see listing at
http://genome.duke.edu/education/undergraduate/academics/genome-certificate/electives/) , with at least
one course chosen from the Genome Ethics/Law/Policy elective course list and taking into account that
no more than three courses for the certificate may originate in any one department; Two research
experiences consisting of either two semester-long independent study courses or one semester-long
independent study course plus one approved summer research experience;
• Genome 498S capstone course to be taken during the spring of the senior year.
No more than two courses that are counted toward this certificate may satisfy the requirements of any major,
minor, or other certificate program.
118FS. The Secrets of Life: DNA, Property Rights and Human Identity. EI, NS, SS, STS, W Exploration of
DNA and all of its meanings: scientific, cultural, societal, legal, artistic. Course will begin with identification of
DNA as genetic material and move forward to the current and future impact of personal genomics and wholegenome sequencing. Writing-intensive. Open only to students in the Focus program. Instructor: Angrist. One course.
128FS. Introduction to Evolutionary Genomics and Analysis Methods. NS, STS Explore the role of genomic
analysis from large-scale genomic projects to basic biology and medical research. Learn how to use genomic
analysis methods, online tools and resources for biological research--genome sequence alignment, phylogenetic tree
construction and database mining. Discover how bioinformatic tools can address questions across disciplines such as
anthropology, behavior and neuroscience. Consider how genomics and computational methods broaden our
understanding of evolutionary theories and shape future research. Open only to students in the FOCUS program.
One course. C-L: Evolutionary Anthropology 118FS
138FS. Synthetic Genomics: Science, Policy and Ethics. EI, NS, SS, STS Explore both the science behind
synthetic genomics as well as related policy and ethical issues raised by these new advancements. Begins with
examination of science of synthetic genomics, focusing on key experiments, and integrates discussions on policy
and ethical issues as the scientific field matured. Readings will include scientific publications, bioethical reports,
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government reports, and popular press. Instructor: Haga. One course. C-L: Public Policy Studies 184FS, Genome
Sciences and Policy
156. Genetics, Genomics, and Society: Implications for the 21st Century. EI, NS, SS, STS One course. C-L: see
Biology 156; also C-L: Marine Science and Conservation
159. The Past and Future of the Human Genome. EI, NS, SS, STS One course. C-L: see Biology 159
191FS. The Genome and the Internet: Growing Up Together (seminar for Genome Revolution Focus cluster).
EI, SS Explore interactions and co-evolution of science, technology, society, and policy through examination of the
"genome revolution" and the "internet revolution: Use history, science, ethics, and policy to examine the unique
climate of research and development immediately following WWII. Focus on issues surrounding the genome
revolution, including eugenics and race, ancestry testing, direct-to-consumer genetic testing, and intellectual
property. Open only to students in the FOCUS program. One course. Instructor: Cook-Deegan. One course. C-L:
Public Policy Studies 183FS
238S. Influential Scientists and Policy Leaders in Science Policy. SS, STS, W Explores role of scientist and nonscientist policy-makers and elected officials who have substantially shaped U.S. science research and application of
scientific discoveries throughout the 20th century from within and outside the federal government. Science policies
examined in larger context of political, cultural, and social events. Instructor: Haga. One course. C-L: Public Policy
Studies 233S
256. Genome Sciences and Society. EI, NS, SS, STS Parallels Genome 156. Focus on contemporary study of
human genome with particular attention given to relationships among structural and functional genomics, genome
variation and phenotypic variation. Incorporates discussion of social and policy issues created by the Genome
Revolution. Students will develop a final paper addressing the science and societal impact of a genomics topic.
Prerequisites: Biology 201L/202L or Biology 210FS or consent of instructor. Instructor: Willard or staff. One
course.
258S. Race, Genomics, and Society. EI, NS, SS, STS Integrated analysis of historical and contemporary aspects of
`race and genetics/genomics'. Focus on relevant applications in science, medicine, and society; develop skills
required for scientific, sociopolitical, cultural, psychosocial, and ethical evaluation of issues. Topics include:
introduction to population genetics/genetic variation; concepts and definitions of race; overview of bioethics; social
and political history of race; genomics and health disparities; race, ancestry, and medical practice; genealogy,
genetic ancestry, and identity; public perceptions of race and genetics/genomics. Instructor: Royal. One course. C-L:
African and African American Studies 261S
290S. Special Topics in Genome Sciences. Topics in genome sciences and policy. Instructor: Staff. One course.
290S-1. Special Topics in Social Impacts of Genomics. Topics in social impacts of genomics. Topics will vary.
Instructor: Staff. One course.
293. Research Independent Study Genome Sciences. R Individual research in a genome sciences topic of special
interest, under the supervision of a faculty member, the major product of which is a substantive paper or written
report containing specific analysis and interpretation of a previously approved topic. Meets the research experience
requirement for the Certificate in Genome Sciences & Policy as well as a Research (R) mode of inquiry curriculum
requirement. Open to all qualified students with consent of supervising instructor and IGSP Director of
Undergraduate Studies. May be repeated. Instructor: Staff. One course.
293-1. Research Independent Study Genome Policy. R Individual research in a genome policy topic of special
interest, under the supervision of a faculty member, the major product of which is a substantive paper or written
report containing specific analysis and interpretation of a previously approved topic. Meets the research experience
requirement for the Certificate in Genome Sciences & Policy as well as a Research (R) mode of inquiry curriculum
requirement. Open to all qualified students with consent of supervising instructor and IGSP Director of
Undergraduate Studies. May be repeated. Instructor: Staff. One course.
294. Research Independent Study Genome Sciences. R Continuation of Genome 293. Individual research in a
genome sciences topic of special interest, under the supervision of a faculty member, the major product of which is a
substantive paper or written report containing specific analysis and interpretation of a previously approved topic.
Meets the research experience requirement for the Certificate in Genome Sciences & Policy as well as a Research
(R) mode of inquiry curriculum requirement. Open to all qualified students with consent of supervising instructor
and IGSP Director of Undergraduate Studies. May be repeated. Instructor: Staff. One course.
294-1. Research Independent Study Genome Policy. R Continuation of Genome 293-1. Individual research in a
genome policy topic of special interest, under the supervision of a faculty member, the major product of which is a
substantive paper or written report containing specific analysis and interpretation of a previously approved topic.
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Meets the research experience requirement for the Certificate in Genome Sciences & Policy as well as a Research
(R) mode of inquiry curriculum requirement. Open to all qualified students with consent of supervising instructor
and IGSP Director of Undergraduate Studies. May be repeated. Instructor: Staff. One course.
498S. Genome Sciences and Policy Capstone. EI, NS, R, SS, STS Create and apply knowledge gained through
certificate course work and research experiences in an intensive, interdisciplinary, small group setting. Students
work in small teams learning to analyze current issues in genome sciences and policy and to consider the issue from
scientific, social, and ethical perspectives. Teams will present their research as an oral final project. Open only to
graduating seniors in the Genome Sciences and Policy program or by consent of instructor. Instructor: Willard or
staff. One course.
PROGRAM COURSES IN OTHER DEPARTMENTS
Genome Ethics/Law/Policy Elective Courses
African and African American Studies
261S. Race, Genomics, and Society
Biology
255. Philosophy of Biology
Information Science and Information Studies
670. Body Works: Medicine, Technology, and the Body in Early Twenty-First Century America
Literature
623. Body Works: Medicine, Technology, and the Body in Early Twenty-First Century America
Philosophy
195FS. The Human Enhancement Project: Ethical Issues in Genomics
218. Philosophical Issues in Medical Ethics
314. Philosophy of Biology
570. Body Works: Medicine, Technology, and the Body in Early Twenty-First Century America
Public Policy Studies
233S. Influential Scientists and Policy Leaders in Science Policy
634. Responsible Genomics
Genome Sciences Elective Courses
Biology
210FS. Genomes, Biology, and Medicine
219. Modern Genetics and Genomics: from Microbes to Mammals
311. Systems Biology: An Introduction for the Quantitative Sciences
350. Complex Traits and Evolutionary Genetics
410S. Advanced Approaches to Genome Science Research
413L. Genomics Laboratory
417S. Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
554. Genomic Perspectives on Human Evolution
567S. Genetic Basis of Behavior
Biomedical Engineering
561L. Genome Science and Technology Lab (GE, MC)
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
520. Genome Tools and Technologies
541. Statistical Genetics
561L. Genome Science and Technology Lab (GE, MC)
662. Computational Systems Biology
Computer Science
104FS. Introduction to Computational Genomics and Computer Science
260. Introduction to Computational Genomics
662. Computational Systems Biology
Evolutionary Anthropology
514. Genomic Perspectives on Human Evolution
Philosophy
538S. Problems in the Philosophy and Policy of Genomics
Psychology
657S. Developmental Behavior Genetics (D)
681S. Genetics and Environment in Abnormal Behavior
Statistical Science
504. Statistical Genetics
University Program in Genetics
786. Complex Traits and Evolutionary Genetics
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SPECIAL TOPICS COURSES OFFERED PERIODICALLY
Genome Ethics/Law/Policy Elective Courses
Cultural Anthropology
180. Culture and Genomics
English
173. New Media, Literature, and Genes
173. Evolution in Science and Culture
Environment
298S. Questions in Ecological Genomics
298S. Molecular Ecology
Philosophy
291S. Ethics of Biotechnology Policy
291S. Political Philosophy and Public Policy in Genomics
95FCS. The Human Enhancement Project: Ethical Issues in Genomics
Public Policy Studies
81FCS. Social & Political History of Genomics
Religion
89FCS. American Protestantism, Scientific Progress, National Identity
Women’s Studies
150S Evolution, Genomics, and Gender
Writing
20 Genetics and Society: Promise or Peril?
20 Defining Our Genes, Ourselves
Genome Sciences Elective Courses
Biology
49S. Biotechnology and the New Genetics
194FCS. Genomics, Biology, and Medicine
Computer Science
4FCS. Introduction to Computational Genomics and Computer Science
Pharmacology
170S Pharmacogenomics and Personlized Medicine