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CRISPR genome editing techniques and applications
GENETIC 305QC

Course Information

Description

CRISPR genome editing has revolutionized the study of genetics and has shown promise to treat genetic disease at its roots. This course will provide an overview on how CRISPR-based genome editing tools work, how they are used to unravel the genetics of complex disease, and how they are being deployed to ameliorate genetic diseases. The course will combine lectures from experts on the development and use of CRISPR-based tools, student presentations, seminars on ethical issues surrounding genome editing, and workshops on practical application of CRISPR tools

Course Notes

Strong background in genetics expected. Course expected to be offered annually. The structure of this course also includes a discussion component. Any additional details about this component will be provided by the course faculty.

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 2
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Course Component Lecture
Subject Genetics
Grading Basis FAS Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution None
Course Level Graduate Course