Fall 2013
6396 Genetics & the Law - ROBERTS- 24766
Professor(s):
Jessica Roberts (FACULTY)
Credits: 3
Course Areas: Health Law
Intellectual Property and Information Law
Time: 10:30a-12:00p TThLocation:
Course Outline: This three credit course surveys the role of genetic information in diverse areas of the law. Topics include an introduction to foundational concepts in genetic science, the commercialization of genetic material through biopatents, the role of genetic information and genetic testing in family law, the admissibility and reliability of DNA evidence in criminal cases, privacy concerns related to genetic testing, and discrimination on the basis of genetic information. Students enrolled in the class will produce three brief response papers of one to two pages in length and complete a take-home exam.
Course Syllabus: Syllabus pdf
Course Notes:
Prerequisites:
First Day Assignments:
Final Exam Schedule: 12/10 9am-noon
This course will have:
Exam: Take Home
Paper:
Satisfies Skills Course Requirement: No
Satisfies Senior Writing Requirement: No
Book Requirements: