Spring 2027

Genetically Modified Crops: Science, Regulation & Controversy

This course explores the creation, regulation, and impacts of genetically modified crops, encouraging critical evaluation of arguments for and against their use within economic, cultural, and political contexts.

offering recorded2 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Jeffrey Endelman3.5/5

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.44 GPA, 58.8% A/AB (n=17 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Explain how genetically modified crops are made and compare genetic engineering with other plant breeding methods.

  • Describe the US coordinated framework for the regulation of biotechnology and labeling laws.

  • Discuss the potential risks and benefits of genetically modified crops for agriculture, the environment, and human health.

  • Analyze different perspectives on controversial topics related to genetically modified organisms.

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ZOOLOGY/​BIOLOGY 101,BOTANY/​BIOLOGY 130,ZOOLOGY/​BIOLOGY/​BOTANY 151,BIOCORE 381,GENETICS 466, or GENETICS 467

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.44 GPA, 58.8% A/AB (n=17 letter grades).

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JEFFREY ENDELMAN 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: 3.44 GPA, 58.8% A/AB (n=17 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Creation and rationale of genetically modified crops.
  • Federal and state regulation of GM crops.
  • Impacts of GM crops.
  • Economic, cultural, and political issues surrounding GM crops.

Skills

  • Explaining the creation of GM crops and comparing genetic engineering with other plant breeding methods.
  • Describing the US coordinated regulatory framework for biotechnology and labeling laws.
  • Discussing potential risks and benefits of GM crops for agriculture, environment, and human health.
  • Analyzing different perspectives on controversial topics related to genetically modified organisms.

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PLANTSCI 360 · Spring 2027

Genetically Modified Crops: Science, Regulation & Controversy

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Recorded 2026-10-14

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