Genes and Society

This team taught, interdisciplinary course (crosslisted as PHILOS 2690) provide science-based exposure to topics in classical and modern genetics but with an emphasis on social and ethical issues. Together we will discuss what genes are, and how they work, and how your genome influences traits and behaviors in the context of social beliefs and philosophy. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for Philos 2690. Cross-listed in Philos.