Genetics and Reproduction [CourseID: 4589]

In this seminar, students will read, discuss, debate, and generally engage with a myriad of issues surrounding the science of genetics and the application of revolutionary technologies to human reproduction. Students will explore topics and controversies relating to the past, present, and future of human sexual activity and human reproduction, and how reproductive technologies (such as in vitro fertilization) have helped shape our modern society. Through the use of both fiction and non-fiction literature, students will learn the details of current scientific breakthroughs such as "designer babies." This seminar aims to engage students in an exploration of their personal beliefs about the roles of science, the government, and also religious institutions on human reproductive rights.