BIO-150 Bioethics of Genetic Engineering (3)

Should society use the scientific tools at our disposal to alter the genetic code to cure disease, improve quality of life, conserve our environment, and permanently alter our DNA? This course uses ethical frameworks and concepts to explore bioethical dilemmas related to the genetic engineering of plants, animals and humans. Students explore subjects such as the history of the eugenic movement, de-extinction, species elimination, and human genetic engineering. AU Core Habits of Mind: Ethical Reasoning.