Spring 2027

Genomes in a Modern World

Genomes in a Modern World explores how rapid genome sequencing transforms understanding of evolution, human history, health, medicine, and environmental challenges, connecting genetics and genomics research to ethics, history, and public政策.

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Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Carin Loewen2.9/5Matt Anderson

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.05 GPA, 54.5% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Apply basic knowledge of current genetics and genomics-based research to address important questions related to ethics, history, social science, and/or public policy

  • Communicate an interdisciplinary perspective on a topic related to genomes and society effectively to multiple audiences

  • Critically evaluate primary literature to identify and explore societal connections to the sequencing of genomes.

  • Identify and use credible information resources to aid in the development of an interdisciplinary project

  • Collaborate effectively in teams to address problems related to genetics and genomics

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GENETICS 133 and 234

GENETICS 335

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Raw average: 2.27/5 from 26 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.05 GPA, 54.5% A/AB (n=11 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

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CARIN LOEWEN is recorded teaching in Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

MATT ANDERSON is recorded teaching in Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.05 GPA, 54.5% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Rapid genome sequencing and its impact on evolution, human history, health, medicine, and environmental challenges
  • Interdisciplinary connections between genetics/genomics research and ethics, history, and public policy
  • Societal connections to the sequencing of genomes through critical evaluation of primary literature

Skills

  • Applying genetics and genomics research to address ethics, history, social science, and public policy questions
  • Communicating an interdisciplinary perspective on genomes and society to multiple audiences
  • Critically evaluating primary literature to explore societal connections to genome sequencing
  • Identifying and using credible information resources for interdisciplinary projects
  • Collaborating effectively in teams to address genetics and genomics problems

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GENETICS 335 · Spring 2027

Genomes in a Modern World

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