120.608.01
Gene Editing, therapy and Manipulation
Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Tu, Th, 1:30 - 2:50pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
A college level course in molecular biology.
Introduces genes and genetics, and their role in the genetic basis of human health and disease. Explores the current status of gene editing and gene therapy technologies both in the context of therapeutics and as tools in the life sciences. A large focus of the class centers on the impact of CRISPR on these technologies. Discuss the ethical implications of these technologies.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the basic principles of genetics and the genetic basis of disease
- Describe current approaches and challenges for gene therapy and gene editing
- Explain how CRISPR-Cas technology has influenced genome editing
- Discuss the ethical issues surrounding the recent advances in genome editing
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 100% Student evaluation based on: Two in class exams - each 40% of the grade One take home exam - 20% of the grade