Sequence Plants, Pets, Pathogens [CourseID: 11823]

This seminar will examine genomic insights into plants, animals, and microbes. Students will explore DNA sequencing of crop varieties, animal breeds and disease pathogens, the genomes of primates, the genetic basis of domestication, genome engineering, synthetic genomes, and the sequencing of microbial communities; primarily through readings taken from contemporary, popular press articles as well as in-class practicums, activities, and debates.