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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 2436yesCoursera

The Syllabus

Video
  • Course Introduction
Reading
  • Syllabus: Engineering Life

Videos
  • Week 1 Introduction
  • A Brief History of rDNA
  • A Brief History of Asilomar & the RAC
  • Interview: Dr. LeRoy Walters (Part 1)
  • Interview: Dr. LeRoy Walters (Part 2)
  • Interview: Dr. LeRoy Walters (Part 3)
  • Relevant Contemporary Policy Context
  • The Emergence of SynBio
Reading
  • Week 1 Readings
Practice Exercise
  • Week 1 Quiz

Videos
  • Week 2 Introduction
  • Gain of Function Research
  • Dual Use Research
  • GOF Research Case Study: H5N1
  • Ethical Issues Raised by GOF Research
  • Governance and GOF Research
Readings
  • Week 2 Readings
  • Additional Video Content

Videos
  • Week 3 Introduction
  • Biofuels
  • Applications
  • Case Study
  • Ethical Issues Raised by SynBio-based Biofuels
  • Interview: Deborah Scott, PhD, JD (Part 1)
  • Interview: Deborah Scott, PhD, JD (Part 2)
Readings
  • Week 3 Readings
  • Additional Video Content
Practice Exercise
  • Week 3 Quiz

Videos
  • Week 4 Introduction
  • Synbio in Human Health
  • Human Genetic Modification
  • Case Study: Artemisinin
  • Case Study: GM Mosquitos
  • Ethical Issues Raised by SynBio-based Medical Applications
  • Governance of SynBio-based Medical Applications
Readings
  • Week 4 Readings
  • Additional Video Content

Videos
  • Week 5 Introduction
  • Governance & Engagement in SynBio
  • Governance Models
  • Public Engagement
  • Interview: Dr. LeRoy Walters on Governance and Recombinant DNA
  • Interview: Dr. LeRoy Walters on the Importance of Relationships to the Field of SynBio
  • Interview: Dr. Jane Calvert (Part 1)
  • Interview: Dr. Jane Calvert (Part 2)
Readings
  • Week 5 Readings
  • Additional Video Content

Instructors

Articles

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