Spring 2027

Genomes and Society

Explores how genome sequencing transforms understanding of evolution, health, and environmental challenges, covering DNA from viral to human genomes.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.73 GPA, 90.9% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.86 GPA, 98.6% A/AB (n=70 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Describe ways in which the sequencing of diverse genomes including viral, bacterial, fungal, plant and animal species has impacted our understanding of the origins of life and evolution of species

  • Describe how gene expression can change, and why this is essential for life

  • Discuss the applications of genomic sequencing on the development of biotechnological advances and their impacts on society

  • Discuss ethical concerns related to genetics and the applications of biotechnology

  • Apply foundational scientific knowledge to be informed, versed and up to date on current genetic topics

  • Engage in meaningful genetics-related dialogue about the global nature of genetics and genomics at the ethical, societal, legal, and scientific levels

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Prerequisites

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GENETICS 133,ZOOLOGY/​BIOLOGY/​BOTANY 151,ZOOLOGY/​BIOLOGY 101, or BIOCORE 381

GENETICS 234 used by

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.73 GPA, 90.9% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.86 GPA, 98.6% A/AB (n=70 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Evolution of species and human history through genome sequencing.
  • Applications in health, medicine, and global environmental challenges.
  • DNA structure and function across viral, bacterial, plant, and human genomes.
  • Gene expression, phenotypic impact, and temporal/conditional changes.

Skills

  • Describe impacts of genome sequencing on understanding life origins and evolution.
  • Explain changes in gene expression and their importance for life.
  • Discuss biotechnological applications of genomic sequencing and societal impacts.
  • Analyze ethical concerns in genetics and biotechnology.

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About this comparison

1280 courses over the same term, each with at least 30 recorded letter grades. Cross-listed courses count once. GPA is not a measure of difficulty or teaching quality. The typical course is the median by recorded grade count; tied values are not counted as lower. Grade counts describe course scale, not unique students or typical section size.

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Sources & history

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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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